Of particular note is a 19th century 84-piece silver King’s pattern cutlery in an attractive oak canteen (Lot 56 ), labelled inside “MacKay, Cunningham & Co. Goldsmiths to the Queen, Jewellers & Manufacturer of Silver Plate, 54 Prince Street, Edinburgh”.
Among the paintings on offer is a landscape oil featuring riders and figures (Lot 707 ) by Italian painter Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-1788), estimated at $6,000-10,000. Prominent in the late Baroque or Rococo period, Zuccarelli is considered to be the most important landscape painter in the mid-18th century to emerge from his adopted Venice. His Arcadian views became popular throughout Europe and England, where he resided for two extended periods.
In 1768, Zuccarelli became a Royal Academy of Arts founding member and, on his final return to Italy, was elected president of the Venetian Academy.
Despite his lifetime fame, in the early 19th century his reputation declined. However, in recent times there has been renewed focus on Zuccarelli among Italian scholars and his paintings and drawings are regularly exhibited.
Chinese and Asian art is another auction drawcard with a rare 17th/18th century carved jade cup (Lot 57 ) bound to attract plenty of interest.
Another intriguing item is an elaborate 19th century Chinese Qing Dynasty carved ivory dragon box (Lot 76 ).
Clocks are a further feature with an unusual late 19th century/early 20th century boudoir wall clock with an eight-day Swiss movement (Lot 242 ) worth a second look.
Auction goers are always fascinated by religious icons and this auction has several from which to choose including a 19th century Russian icon of the resurrection (Lot 259 ).
A pair of 19th century French Sevres porcelain urns (Lot 430 ) is a cost-effective way of procuring examples of this famous maker, while amongst the furniture is an 18th century George III oak side table with a single drawer and Chippendale style brass handles (Lot 671 ).
