Old Masters, 19th Century Paintings and Drawings from a Private Collection: Selling without Reserve

Sale Overview

We are pleased to present an enthralling selection of Old Master and 19th Century Paintings and Drawings from a private collection which will be offered entirely without reserve.

Scandinavian paintings in the collection are led by one of Vilhelm Hammershøi’s most accomplished portraits. Exceptionally detailed Danish interiors by Julius Exner sit alongside a more impressionist rendering by Carl Holsöe. Ernst Josephson offers an insight into Swedish interiors, whilst August Strindberg turns his attention to blossoming nature. Norwegian art is represented by Peder Balke.

The Old Masters comprise a range of portraits, landscapes, mythological and history subjects, from Italian, British, Dutch and Flemish artists. Notable highlights include a view of Carisbrooke Castle by John Martin, an early Constable moonlit landscape with Hadleigh Church, and a rare work by the 17th-century Antwerp artist Vincent Malo, depicting a Bacchanal with Silenus.

Selling without reserve, the works are united in their accessibility and universal appeal, both in theme and price point.

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Auction times

02 Jul 04:00 PM (BST) Lots 1-91

Brought to you by

Alastair Plumb

Senior Specialist, Head of Sale, European Art | 19th Century European Art

Alastair has acted as Head of the British & European Art sales in London since 2018, contributing to the success of the department’s many and varied sales. Alastair began his career at Christies in 2011 and led the 19th Century European & Orientalist Art auctions in Christie’s South Kensington to their highest results between 2014-2017. He played a significant role in Christie’s Amsterdam auctions in 2017.

Alastair is responsible for appraising and promoting European paintings and developing top client relationships throughout Europe, with a particular emphasis on Scandinavia and the Nordic regions. Alastair has a wealth of knowledge in this arena and has been involved with record breaking results for Scandinavian artists such as Vilhelm Hammershøi and Akseli Gallen-Kallela.

Alastair has established an extensive international network of collectors and museum curators. He has negotiated many private sales within this category. Alastair works closely with the Christie’s international team, having sourced business for auctions in London, Paris, Amsterdam and New York.

Prior to joining Christie’s, Alastair worked in a commercial art gallery exhibiting at Art Fairs throughout the UK. Alastair holds a M.Litt in Theology of Arts and the Imagination from the University of St. Andrews.

Annabel Kishor

Specialist, British Drawings & Watercolours | Victorian, Pre-Raphaelite & British Impressionist Art

Having completed a BA in History of Art at University College London, and an MA in 18th Century British and French Drawings at the Courtauld Institute of Art, Annabel worked in the Prints and Drawings department at the British Museum, and at another major auction house. She has been working in the British Drawings department at Christie’s since 2015, working on both the Early British and Victorian sales. She has also been involved in single-owner collection sales including Stunners and The Collection of William Drummond, and was Head of Sale for The Astor Collection from Tillypronie, Aberdeenshire.