Orlando Atty's Top Picks

No. 1

Lot 119: An Iznik pottery jug, Ottoman Turkey, circa 1620 | Est. £3,000-5,000 (+ fees)

“This is a fine Iznik jug which is beautifully drawn. This type of design has provided inspiration for Robert Kime Limited fabrics in the past.”

No. 2

Lot 101: A Victorian mahogany open armchair, late 19th century | Est. £1,000-1,500 (+ fees)

“This chair, which Robert inherited, has a lovely, lived-in look, as it has gently faded over the years”

No. 3

Lot 233: A painted model of a forty-two gun galleon, 19th century | Est. £500-1,000 (+ fees)

“Purchased from a good friend of Robert’s, this is an unexpected example of the painted models that Robert had. I’ve always admired the detail on this one.”

No. 4

Kitchen Vases - Wanli large blue and white jars

“These lots are excellent examples of Wanli Jars, collected over many years. They are impactful decorative items that can add a lot of depth to any interior.”

Lot 396: Two large blue and white jars, Chinese, Wanli (1573-1620) | Est. £3,000-5,000 (+ fees)

Lot 398: Two large blue and white jars, Chinese, Wanli (1573-1620); together with another of a slightly later date | Est. £3,000-5,000 (+ fees)

Lot 399: Three large blue and white jars, Chinese, Wanli (1573-1620) | Est. £4,000-6,000 (+ fees)

No. 5

Lot 227: A George III mahogany chest, circa 1760 | Est. £700-1,000 (+ fees)

“This is a great example of Robert’s practice of putting something simple amongst very good items. This chest is nicely made and it followed Robert around for a long time.”

No. 6

Lot 411: Caucasian dragon fragmentary carpet, 17th century | Est. £20,000-30,000 (+ fees)

“Robert hung this impressive ‘Dragon Carpet’ in France. It has a particularly wonderful scale, filling a space without being overwhelming.”

No. 7

Lot 90: Edward Lear (English 1812-1888), ‘Temple ruins in Athens [Zeus Olympic]’, Pencil and watercolour | Est. £1,000-1,500 (+ fees)

“Robert collected a lot of Edward Lear pictures, but of Egypt in particular. I always admired and found this one of interest as it was Greece.”

No. 8

Lot 265: A Ziegler carpet, West Persia, late 19th century | Est. £8,000-12,000 (+ fees)

“This carpet has interesting colours, especially the green. Again, it has a lovely faded, lived in look which was always an essential in Robert’s interiors.”

No. 9

Lot 209: An antiquarian gilt metal mounted 'Bog Oak' pedestal, probably Irish, mounted in the early 19th century | Est. £800-1,200 (+ fees)

“Whilst it looks rather unassuming, this piece drew Robert into its history; it has been transformed from just a piece of ‘bog oak’.”

No. 10

Lot 332: A pair of William & Mary ebonised beech side chairs, late 17th century | Est. £1,500-2,500 (+ fees)

“This ‘near pair’ of side chairs are a classic Robert Kime trope with detailed upholstery, finished with an interesting trim; very smart.”

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Auction Details

Wednesday 4, Thursday 5 & Friday 6 October 2023
Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE, UK

Day 1: Wednesday 4 October 2023 | 10.30am BST | Warwick Square, London (Lots 1-399)
Day 2: Thursday 5 October 2023 | 10.30am BST | La Gonette, France (Lots 400-746)
Day 3: Friday 6 October 2023 | 10.30am BST | (Lots 747-918)

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