Jan 22, 2025 10:00 EST
The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
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Pair of Important Barr, Flight and Barr Worcester Porcelain Wine Coolers Now Mounted as Table Lamps
Estate / Collection: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
Circa 1805
Each of campana shape with open square handles on a gray-marbled square plinth, the ground exquisitely gilded with bands of foliate scrolls, formal leaves, vermiculi and bands of palmettes and reserved on each side with an oval panel; the paintings depicting a view of St. Vincent's Rock near Bristol, possibly by Thomas Rogers, a fox-hunting scene, a shipwreck in a storm attributed to John Pennington and a theatrical scene titled 'Quarrel of Achillege & Agamemnon concerning the restitution of Chryseis', also attributed to Thomas Pennington. Height 26 inches.
Sold for $3,840
Estimated at $2,000 - $4,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family
Circa 1805
Each of campana shape with open square handles on a gray-marbled square plinth, the ground exquisitely gilded with bands of foliate scrolls, formal leaves, vermiculi and bands of palmettes and reserved on each side with an oval panel; the paintings depicting a view of St. Vincent's Rock near Bristol, possibly by Thomas Rogers, a fox-hunting scene, a shipwreck in a storm attributed to John Pennington and a theatrical scene titled 'Quarrel of Achillege & Agamemnon concerning the restitution of Chryseis', also attributed to Thomas Pennington. Height 26 inches.
Wired for electricity, these items were not able to be disassembled and examined off of their base, rubbing and losses to decorations, please note that Doyle does not guarantee wiring for light fixtures.
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Auction: The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family, Jan 22, 2025
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Auction of The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10am
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Featuring Exceptional English & Continental Furniture, Decorations, Silver & Paintings
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle is honored to auction The Boston and Newport Collections of a Distinguished British Family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10am. This landmark sale will showcase a distinguished collection of furniture, decorations, silver and art that captures a world of artistry and refinement. The owner, from the world of publishing, was born in London to an American mother and British father. They enlisted the celebrated London decorator Kenneth Neame to design their residences in Gloucestershire, Palm Beach and Manhattan, imbuing these homes with taste and grandeur. Over time, the owner enriched the collection with exceptional pieces, displayed at his magnificent Boston Back Bay apartment and summer residence in Newport. This upcoming sale will showcase exquisite artifacts reflecting the beau monde of the sixties through the eighties at the height of its elegance and style.
