The Select Contents of a Provincial French Estate

We are delighted to present The Select Contents of a Provincial French Estate, an exceptional collection that offers a rare glimpse into the character and history of a truly distinctive property. This carefully curated sale brings together an extensive and diverse collection of furniture, decorative pieces, and collector’s items, each with its own story to tell.

Many of the objects featured have been thoughtfully acquired and sourced from across Europe through travel, inheritance, and a discerning eye for craftsmanship and beauty. The result is an eclectic and captivating ensemble, where traditional French elegance meets international influence. These varied pieces create a striking visual dialogue—blending styles, periods, and cultures in a way that feels both harmonious and intriguingly unexpected.

This auction not only offers remarkable individual lots but also reflects the layered history and refined taste of its owners, making it a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts alike to acquire items of provenance, charm, and enduring appeal.

 

Lot 98 - A leather travel trunk

Lot 98 - A leather travel trunk late 19th century,

Estimated at £150 - £250

Lot 99 - A Spanish mahogany library table

Lot 99 - A Spanish mahogany library table late 19th century,

Estimated at £400 - £600

SOLD
Lot 101 - Probably Flemish school, 19th century

Lot 101 - Probably Flemish school, 19th century

Sold for £210

SOLD
Lot 102 - A collection of demijohns and glass vessels

Lot 102 - A collection of demijohns and glass vessels 20th century, Spanish,

Sold for £80

SOLD
Lot 103 - A pair of metal faux tortoiseshell patinated candlesticks

Lot 103 - A pair of metal faux tortoiseshell patinated candlesticks early 20th century,

Sold for £80

SOLD
Lot 104 - A blue decorated Spanish pier mirror

Lot 104 - A blue decorated Spanish pier mirror circa late 19th century,

Sold for £60

SOLD
Lot 105 - A Pine painted and patinated glazed bookcase

Lot 105 - A Pine painted and patinated glazed bookcase late 19th century,

Sold for £80

Lot 106 - A Spanish white glazed porcelain reticulated planter

Lot 106 - A Spanish white glazed porcelain reticulated planter 19th to 20th century,

Estimated at £200 - £300

SOLD
Lot 108 - Félix Bonfils (French, 1831-1885)

Lot 108 - Félix Bonfils (French, 1831-1885)

Sold for £40

SOLD
Lot 109 - Italian Naive School, early 20th century

Lot 109 - Italian Naive School, early 20th century

Sold for £890

Lot 110 - A pair of large French cast iron candle stands

Lot 110 - A pair of large French cast iron candle stands circa 19th century,

Estimated at £300 - £500

Lot 111 - A French Empire 'tréfle' commode

Lot 111 - A French Empire 'tréfle' commode early 19th century,

Estimated at £400 - £600

SOLD
Lot 112 - A pre-Columnbian textile fragment

Lot 112 - A pre-Columnbian textile fragment circa 14th century,

Sold for £140

SOLD
Lot 113 - After Braun, Georg & Frans Hogenberg

Lot 113 - After Braun, Georg & Frans Hogenberg

Sold for £40

SOLD
Lot 114 - A collection of picture frames

Lot 114 - A collection of picture frames

Sold for £270

SOLD
Lot 115 - A large slipware bowl

Lot 115 - A large slipware bowl early 20th century,

Sold for £105

SOLD
Lot 116 - A wooden turned centre bowl

Lot 116 - A wooden turned centre bowl late 19th century,

Sold for £45

Lot 117 - A George III-style toilet mirror

Lot 117 - A George III-style toilet mirror

Estimated at £100 - £120

Lot 118 - A painted metal garden table

Lot 118 - A painted metal garden table 20th century,

Estimated at £100 - £200

SOLD
Lot 120 - A matched pair of demijohns

Lot 120 - A matched pair of demijohns 20th century, Spanish,

Sold for £50

SOLD
Lot 121 - An English sewing table

Lot 121 - An English sewing table 19th century,

Sold for £80

SOLD
Lot 122 - A Turkish decorated olive jar

Lot 122 - A Turkish decorated olive jar 20th century,

Sold for £125

SOLD
Lot 123 - A pair of French painted cast iron garden urns

Lot 123 - A pair of French painted cast iron garden urns

Sold for £320

SOLD
Lot 124 - A Spanish terracotta baptism font

Lot 124 - A Spanish terracotta baptism font late 19th century,

Sold for £430

SOLD
Lot 125 - A large Italian olive jar

Lot 125 - A large Italian olive jar 19th to 20th century,

Sold for £260

SOLD
Lot 126 - Two pairs of shoe lasts

Lot 126 - Two pairs of shoe lasts early 20th century,

Sold for £40

SOLD
Lot 127 - Four composite stone finials

Lot 127 - Four composite stone finials

Sold for £120

SOLD
Lot 128 - A Continental giltwood wall mirror

Lot 128 - A Continental giltwood wall mirror early 20th century,

Sold for £40

SOLD
Lot 129 - Six Teracotta rhubarb forcers

Lot 129 - Six Teracotta rhubarb forcers 19th to 20th century, English

Sold for £125