Featured: The Winter Art Sale

Viewings At Vine Street

Tuesday 26th November 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 27th November 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 28th November 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 29th November from 9am

Auction Highlights

Join us for this exceptional occasion and carry on reading to discover key highlights from the sale, remarkable pieces that span the full spectrum of art history, ready to enrich any collection.

Above, Left to Right: Lot 1, Lot 47 and Lot 110.

Lot Number: 1
Jack Rigg (British 1927-2023): Prince's Dock - Hull, oil on canvas board. Signed, with further signature and date of 1987 on verso. Dimensions: 44cm x 64cm.
Notes: This work is prominently illustrated on the front cover and page 35 of Jack Rigg - Marine Artist, A Brush with Shipping by Michael Ulyatt and Jack Rigg, published in 1995. Comes accompanied by a copy of this rare book, making it a fine addition for collectors of maritime art.
Estimate: £1,000-1,500.

Lot Number: 47
William Heaton Cooper RI (British 1903-1995): Derwentwater, watercolour. Signed. Dimensions: 38cm x 54cm.
Capturing the ethereal light and serene landscape of Derwentwater, this piece reflects Cooper’s renowned skill in portraying the English Lake District in all its natural splendour.
Estimate: £700-1,000.

Lot Number: 110
Joseph Richard Bagshawe (Staithes Group 1870-1909): Steam Tug bringing in Distressed Sailing Vessel with Whitby Coble in the Foreground, watercolour heightened in white. Signed. Dimensions: 52cm x 69cm.
A dynamic and evocative maritime scene, this watercolour showcases Bagshawe’s use of white heightening to bring drama to the bustling activity at sea, capturing a vivid moment of coastal life.
Estimate: £1,200-1,800.

Above, Left to Right: Lot 162 and Lot 161.

Lot Number: 162
Damien Hirst (British 1965-): Star Spin Painting, 2009, acrylic on die-cut wove paper. Signed with the artist's distinctive inkstamp and bearing a blindstamp on the reverse, published by the Pinchuk Art Centre in Ukraine. Dimensions: 52.5cm x 55.3cm.
A striking example of Hirst’s bold spin technique, this work radiates energy and colour, encapsulating his playful approach to abstract art.
Estimate: £800-1,200.

Lot Number: 161
Damien Hirst (British 1965-): Circle Spin Painting, 2009, acrylic on die-cut wove paper. Also signed with Hirst’s inkstamp and marked with a blindstamp on the reverse, published by the Pinchuk Art Centre, Ukraine. Diameter: 52.1cm.
This circular spin painting exemplifies Hirst's exploration of motion and colour, creating a vibrant, hypnotic effect characteristic of his celebrated series.
Estimate: £800-1,200.

Above, Left to Right: Lot 38, Lot 63 and Lot 140.

Lot Number: 38
Bertram Priestman RA ROI NEAC (British 1868-1951): Cattle and Country Girls by the Riverside, oil on canvas. Signed and dated '19. Dimensions: 82cm x 135cm.
A captivating rural scene, this work beautifully encapsulates Priestman’s mastery of landscape and his affinity for portraying the serene harmony between nature and rural life.
Estimate: £4,000-6,000.

Lot Number: 63
Jan Dircksz Both (Dutch 1615/18-1652) and Andries Both (Dutch 1612/1613-1642): Shepherd and Wife within an Italian Landscape, oil on canvas. Attributed and titled on the mount. Dimensions: 60cm x 50cm.
Provenance: Formerly in the collection of Countess Michalowski, Cork.
A beautiful example of the Both brothers’ collaboration, showcasing their ability to blend figures with expansive Italianate landscapes.
Estimate: £4,000-6,000.

Lot Number: 140
Archibald Thorburn (British 1860-1935): Grey Wagtails, watercolour. Signed and dated 1923. Dimensions: 18cm x 25cm.
A delicate and refined portrayal of nature, this watercolour captures the graceful movement of the wagtails in their natural habitat, reflecting Thorburn’s reputation as one of the foremost bird artists of his time.
Estimate: £4,000-6,000.

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