Rustic and substantial elm table with fielded panels to all sides and three deep drawers down one side. The wooden drawer pulls are not matched. The two plank top is fixed with large iron nails. Wear and small losses consistent with age. A truly characterful piece. 83 cm high x 186 cm wide x 82 […]
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Large Italian farmhouse table
A 19th century pine farmhouse table from Umbria. With a three plank top, shaped legs and one small drawer. It is generously deep. There are some cut marks and signs of wear consistent with age. 80 cm high x 250 cm wide x 99 cm deep. £3,400.
Two French framed portraits
A vibrant watercolour by Paul Paquereau. Signed, dated 1927 and with a dedication. Remounted in a period wooden frame. The preparatory charcoal sketch has been newly mounted in a black frame. (The sitter’s earring has not been included in the finished portrait.) Paquereau (1871-1956) was an artist, illustrator and theatre designer. He designed for the […]
French 18th century buffet
Fielded two door buffet with internal shelf. With lock and key. A small drawer above. Distressed blue patina. On display at Station Mill Antiques, Chipping Norton. Price £895.
Pair of large metal wall appliques
In hammered metal, a pair of 20th century four arm appliques, previously wired but can be used for candles. Slight rust on one of the arms. 84 cm high x 66 cm wide x 26 cm deep. £650.
A pair of Italian 19th century chest of drawers. In a later pale grey finish with muted ochre banding. The top is in a chalky black marbled finish. Each with two drawers, locks and keys. 87 cm high x 110 cm wide x 46 cm deep. £5950.
Robust chest of drawers with two small drawers above three wide drawers. Locks and keys. Two front corners of the top are angled as are the front two feet. Decorative lower frame. In a distressed neutral/off white finish. 90 cm high x 126 cm wide x 62 cm deep. £2,200.
With a determined look in her eye Delilah snips at Samson’s hair. Beautifully detailed painting with some losses and a small patch repair on the back. The linen has been made from two pieces of fabric stitched together. In an olive green painted wood frame. 118cm x 94 cm x 9cm. £2200.00. Can be viewed […]
A confidently posed nude against a backdrop of green and ochre fabric. In the Modernist manner of Cezanne. The cushion frame is slightly distressed and has the remains of its gold leaf. 106 cm x 88 cm x 5 cm. Antoine Chartres, 1903 to 1968, studied Fine Arts in Lyon and taught at the Ecole […]
5 French terracotta urns
Five hand thrown terracotta urns. All in good condition with the exception of chip on the foot of one. Sizes vary slightly. 30 cm high x 36 cm wide x 36 cm deep. Can be viewed at Lorfords Hangar One, Babdown. £795 for the five.
Italian pitch pine draper’s table
Substantial 19th century Italian draper’s table/shop table with two pull out boards to one side and an undershelf. Historic joinery repairs. Height 80 cm x width 210 cm x depth 50 cm. Pull out boards are both 41 cm wide. SOLD
Still life with cactus and fruit
20th century French oil on board in a contemporary frame. The artist is Alb Lelooch although the painting is not signed. Height 61 cm x width 56 cm x depth 5 cm. Price £495
18th century French buffet
French buffet with historic grey finish. With two internal shelves. Two small secret drawers are cleverly concealed as part of the plinth. The original lock was replaced with a metal bolt at some point. Height 114 cm x width 128 cm x depth 34 cm. Price £2100
Pair of imposing Italian chairs
Late 18th/early 19th century weighty arm chairs with reupholstered drop in seats in a neutral vintage linen. The paint finish has been refreshed and includes a motif of coronet and coat of arms on each splat. SOLD.
Unusual pair of six arm candelabra married with 18th century gilded and painted bases. The metal bears traces of the original gilding. The arms slot into the uprights and can be detatched. Height 132 cm x width 92 cm x depth 48 cm. SOLD.
19th century French commode
With ample drawers (two small over two large) and a wonderful black finish to the base and an old white wash to the top. Price £1350.
French tall double width cupboard
19th century French cupboard from a convent in the Ardeche. Pine with later distressed paint finish. Fitted with shelving, two sets of panelled doors, locks and keys. Height 217 cm x width 210 cm x depth 46 cm. Price £3,200.
Large painting of a chateau
From a chateau in the Cantal region. Two lengths of thick woven canvas are nailed directly onto the substantial frame. Dating from the late 17th/early 18th century. The aged, chalky and distressed appearance addss to the atmosphere of the painting. Height 144 cm x width 98 cm x 5 cm deep. SOLD.
Two seater French metal seat
Pretty French metal seat for garden or conservatory. White paint and weathered metal finish. Price £485
Two smaller drawers over two full width drawers, each with their own lock and key. Finished in a beautiful Florentine patina with pale contrasting contour lines. Height 97 cm x width 128 cm x depth 55cm. SOLD
Large terracotta bowls
Large terracotta bowls from Portugal. One remaining £95.
Mirrors at Station Mill
Pretty French mirror with fluted columns and capital scrolls, alongside newly mirrored decorative French 19th frame. SOLD.
Swedish chest of drawers
Three deep drawers on this 19th century, later painted in a dusty pale duck egg and off white, pine chest of drawers with milled groove decoration. The drawer runners and feet have been restored. SOLD
12 Swedish painted dining chairs
Pine chairs painted ochre and black, some with names and location written in pencil underneath the seat. Decorative top rail. Two chairs differ slightly in design with cross struts. Sturdy and very practical. Price £3600