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The last of the December sales wrap up the year in superior style as
exquisite artworks, sculpture and furniture set the seasonal scene. Warm your interior with beautiful imagery that evokes the African savannah, add colour with a spectacular abstract piece from our Modern British sale and locate the ideal gifts in time for the winter festivities among our diverse Interiors offerings. |
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The winter months mark the ideal time for entertaining, gathering friends and family around the table by the glow of candlelight to savour the festive period. The December Interiors sales offer a range of unique pieces full of charm and character that are perfect for the season of gifting and entertaining.
READ MORE Uncover more perfect presents in the December sales, from stunning furniture to
eye-catching decorative works of art.
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The December sale presents artists at the forefront of British art in the 20th century, with exceptional works by artists including Sir Terry Frost, Robyn Denny and L.S. Lowry illustrating their role in cementing the reputation of British Art in an international context. The sale showcases in particular the development of British abstraction, offering beautiful and vibrantly coloured works for this time of year.
READ MORE British Abstraction: Learn how the St Ives artists, including Frost and Heron, made a stand for abstract art in the UK.
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Majestic and beautiful, creatures great and small are brought to life through these powerful expressions of rhythm and splendour in nature, as Wilhelm Kuhnert's brooding big cats align with South African sculptor Dylan Lewis' bravura bronze of a cheetah and gazelle. David Shepherd's elephants and Charles Tunnicliffe's birds also take the spotlight in this month's celebration of nature's finest.
READ MORE Wild Elegance: Discover the story behind British artist Guy Taplin's sculptures.
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INTERIORS
LOT 140
An Italian metalware covered tureen formed
as a pumpkin in manner of Buccelati
Stamped 'STERLING 925', Milan, pre 1668
£700–1,000
LOT 200
A Chinese Export
carved ivory chess set, late 19th century
£600–900
LOT 209
An Edwardian silver novelty smoker's compendium
in the form of a champagne bottle
Mark of Charles James Fox
London, 1904
£2,000–3,000
LOT 132
A pair of leather-covered easy armchairs
of
recent manufacture
£700–1,000
LOT 677
Four Whitefriars millefiore 'Christmas' paperweights
late 20th century, paper labels and certificates
£400–600
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20TH CENTURY BRITISH ART
LOT 151
Sir Terry Frost, R.A. (1915-2003)
Khaki and Emerald Green
oil on canvas
£15,000–20,000
LOT 171
Robyn Denny (b. 1930)
Painting May-August 1957
oil and mixed media on board
£8,000–12,000
LOT 172
Richard Smith (b. 1931)
Roberta
acrylic on shaped canvas with canvas straps
£6,000–8,000
SPORTING AND WILDLIFE ART
LOT 51
Guy Taplin (British, b.1938)
Egrets
£5,000–7,000
LOT 118
Wilhelm Kuhnert (German, 1865-1926)
Lion
£40,000–60,000
LOT 124
Dylan Lewis (South African, b.1964)
Cheetah and Gazelle, maquette
£20,000–30,000 |
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