Paintings by Percy Kelly are expected to be the highest selling lots in Mitchells Antiques & Fine Art Sale.
The sale takes place from September 24 to September 26, which also includes artwork by John Piper RA among the highlights.
An oil on board painting by Percy Kelly (1918-1993), Red Bridge Near Aspatria, measuring 21cm x 26cm in a gilt frame has an estimate of £4,000 to £6,000 and is one of four Percy Kelly works in this sale.
An abstract oil and collage on card from 1962/63 by John Piper RA (1903-92) features an early study for The Piper Building Murals in London.
Measuring 10.5cm x 12.5cm in a frame of 36cm x 35cm, the artwork was a gift from the artist to P Manzareli and is expected to sell for £1,500 to £2,500.
Other artworks include an Edward Horace Thompson (1879-1949) watercolour of Crummock and Buttermere measuring 29.5cm x 44cm which should sell for £250 to £350.
A Marie Scott acrylic on paper abstract measuring 19.5cm x 13cm, framed and mounted, with a Castlegate House Gallery label to the rear estimated at £80 to £120.
Highlights among the jewellery include an 18ct gold diamond and ruby floral spray brooch estimated at £350 to £450.
Antique furniture includes a William IV well figured rosewood centre table with a valuation of £450 to £600 and a mid-century Nathan teak sideboard, fitted with cupboards and drawers which should make £250 to £350.
The sale also includes a 19th century monocular microscope by H Crouch 57 London Wall London in a mahogany case, with some accessories and complete with three boxes containing specimen slides, which is expected to sell for £200 to £300 and is one of two microscopes in the sale.
Other unusual lots up for auction are a vintage Mont Blanc Hemingway fountain pen valued at £600 to £800 and a large Chinese hardstone horse figure measuring 56cm in height with an estimate of £150 to £250
When does Mitchells Antiques & Fine Art Sale take place?
Day one of the three day sale on Wednesday September 24 will include Asian art, ceramics & glassware, coins, jewellery & pocket watches and silver & allied wares.
Day two of the sale on Thursday September 25 will include paintings, drawings & prints, objects of art, collectors’ items, metalware and textiles.
Day three of the sale on Friday September 26 will include table boxes, wall clocks, barometers & mirrors, furniture, longcase clocks, dining tables and chairs.
When can I see the lots in the Mitchells Antiques & Fine Art Sale?
Lots are on view in the saleroom from Sunday September 21 from 11am to 3pm, Monday September 22 and Tuesday September 23, 10am to 5pm and throughout each sale day.
A fully illustrated catalogue can be viewed online at www.the-saleroom.com/Mitchells or www.easyliveauction.com where buyers can also register to bid live during the sale or leave automatic bids in advance.
Those unable to attend the sale can arrange to bid by telephone or leave commission bids in advance by contacting the saleroom.
For further information about lots featured in the auction and condition reports contact James Moore on 01900 827800.
Valuations at Mitchells
If you have something you think might be valuable and want to find out what it’s worth, Mitchells offer free valuations by appointment at its Cockermouth saleroom and home visits by arrangement, including in the South Lakes and Furness.
Alternatively, you can email your valuation request and photographs to [email protected]
Contact Mitchells now on 01900 827800 to arrange your free valuation!
What’s next at Mitchells?
Entries are still open for Mitchells’ Country Sporting Sale from Wednesday October 22 to Friday October 24.
For free valuations of items for potential sale contact James Moore on 01900 827800. Entries close on Friday September 19.
