The Pedestal | The Pedestal Timed - Art & Antiques | Bidding closes from 5pm Sunday 17 October 2024

Over 200 lots and opening with fine art and antiques reference books and auction catalogues, Asian and Oriental ceramics, objects and works of art, vintage and contemporary carpets, rugs and runners.

From a group of Early furniture and objects, dating from the 17th century, lot 45 is an 18th century oak carved clerk’s desk, engraved with the initials ‘A.W’ and dated 1737 (est. £20-40 +fees). Other items include a pair of 17th century stripped beech side chairs in the Carolean style with caned seats (lot 42, est. £100-200 +fees) and a Charles II oak gate-leg table, (lot 43, £500-700 +fees).

Furniture from a more recent era is also presented, namely, lot 59, a pretty pair of Hepplewhite style cream painted side chairs (est. £60-80 +fees), lot 66, an early 20th century walnut long stool upholstered with a lily patterned gros point (est. £30-50 +fees) and lot 70, a charming late 19th century American walnut musician’s chair (est. £60-80 +fees).

Other categories in The Pedestal Timed comprise Georgian and Victorian furniture, ceramics, glassware and a selection of jewellery.

From the Fine Art offered, three watercolours (lots 135-137, estimates from £40) by Alfred Parkman (1852-1930), portray respectively, Ely, Durham and the South Transept of Westminster Abbey – the third dates from the early 20th century. Contemporary figures are dwarfed by the scale of the space which includes the tombs of Chaucer, Shakespeare and Austen and the eye is drawn to the fine Rose Window, installed in 1902. The Greenshank, by Hugh Fairfax (b. 1958), also a watercolour, is bold and whimsical with its distinctive green legs, (est. £60-80 + fees), Fairfax invariably focuses on traditional seascapes and the wildlife seen in coastal areas with the Isle of Wight a favourite location.   

Another highlight, lot 173 is an interesting number of late 19th century papier-mâché items – shelves, a dustpan and brush, a tray, letter rack and a small pot and box – objects created in papier-mâché were widespread in the 19th century, with all manner of domestic and novelty items and architectural elements produced.   

Viewing BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Thursday 24 and Friday 25 October, 10am-4pm both days | Contact us to book your slot: +44 (0)207 281 2790 or info@thepedestal.com