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Valuation Day at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts, Birmingham

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The Barber Institute of Fine Arts
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TS
This event is organised by our Oxford office.
22 Apr 2013 from 10:00 BST to 16:00 BST

Marking the exhibition 'Close to the Heart', Bonhams' Portrait Miniatures department are holding a Valuation Day at the Barber Institute of Fine Arts on Monday 22nd April 10am and 4pm. Other specialists in Paintings, Sculpture, Ceramics and General Art and Antiques will also be on hand to value property. This is a fantastic opportunity to find out what your family heirlooms are worth and view portrait miniatures from two important private collections in 'Close to the Heart'. A donation of £3 per object to raise funds for St Mary's Hospice is suggested.

Specialists in attendance

Jennifer Tonkin

Sourced for future auctions

Henry Scott Tuke, RA, RWS (British, 1858-1929) The White Ship
Johannes Hubertus Leonardus de Haas (Dutch, 1832-1908) Waiting for the catch
A fine early Victorian rosewood cased travelling clock with original felt-lined mahogany travelling box Arnold and Frodsham, 84 Strand, London, No 823 2
Carel van Falens (Antwerp 1683-1733 Paris) Figures on horseback by a river, an open landscape beyond
Picasso lithograph, female head no. 47 /50
Johannes Hubertus Leonardus de Haas (Dutch, 1832-1908) Cattle in a pasture

Previously sourced lots

Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) 'The Three Graces', The Ladies Rushout: Anne (d.1849), Harriet (d.1851) and Elizabeth (1774-1862), standing together, wearing white muslin dresses; Harriet, centre, in semi embrace with Anne on her right, holding hands with Elizabeth on her left, wearing spotted gauze dress; Anne, wearing a white bandeau; Elizabeth, wearing a pale blue sash around her waist and left arm, her fair hair dressed with a strand of pearls
Sold for £67,250 inc. premium
Henry Bone, R.A. (British, 1755-1834) 'The Three Graces', The Ladies Rushout: Anne (d.1849), Harriet (d.1851) and Elizabeth ...
Samuel Cooper (British, 1609-1672) A young Gentleman, wearing suit of armour and white lace jabot
Sold for £34,850 inc. premium
Samuel Cooper (British, 1609-1672) A young Gentleman, wearing armour with brass studs and twisted trim to the gardbrace and white ...
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) Mrs. Sarah Tyssen (1756-1790) née Boddicott, wearing lavender dress, slashed at the sleeve to reveal white, white lace slip visible to her décolleté trimmed with fine green ribbon, a green ribbon bow to her corsage, her hair elaborately upswept and dressed with strands of pearls and a sheer white veil
Sold for £43,250 inc. premium
John Smart (British, 1742-1811) Mrs. Sarah Tyssen (1756-1790) née Boddicott, wearing lavender dress, slashed at the sleeve to reveal ...
Peter Eduard Stroely (German, 1768-circa 1826) A Lady, wearing white dress and burnt umber stole, her dark hair partially upswept and dressed with a teal bandeau
Sold for £18,750 inc. premium
Peter Eduard Stroely (German, 1768-circa 1826) A Lady, wearing white dress and burnt umber stole, her dark hair partially upswept ...

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30 May 2013
London, Knightsbridge Auction 20767
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