Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

Online Auction: 28 October–9 November 2022 • 2:00 PM GMT • London

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks 28 October–9 November 2022 • 2:00 PM GMT • London

T he Design 17/20 auction, which broadly features objects dating from the 17th to 20th centuries, is defined by a worldly exploration of design across the centuries, and encompasses decorative and collectable European furniture, clocks, silver, ceramics and objects of vertu targeted at the growing audience of new collectors.

Auction Highlights

A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bombé commode, circa 1730

A Louis XV gilt-bronze mounted kingwood bombé commode, circa 1730

Estimate: 5,000 – 8,000 GBP

Estimate: 5,000 – 8,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A set of thirteen Meissen plates, circa 1740

A set of thirteen Meissen plates, circa 1740

Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Louis XVI gilt-mounted mahogany table regulator, late 18th century with later alterations

A Louis XVI gilt-mounted mahogany table regulator, late 18th century with later alterations

Estimate: 5,000 – 8,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Meissen composite monkey band, various dates, predominantly 19th century

A Meissen composite monkey band, various dates, predominantly 19th century

Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

An extensive Danish silver and silver-gilt flatware service, Georg Jensen, post-1945 marks

An extensive Danish silver and silver-gilt flatware service, Georg Jensen, post-1945 marks

Estimate: 22,000 – 32,000 GBP

Estimate: 22,000 – 32,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

The Apple Seller: a rare Soviet porcelain figure, Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, 1927

The Apple Seller: a rare Soviet porcelain figure, Lomonosov State Porcelain Factory, Leningrad, 1927

Estimate: 18,000 – 20,000 GBP

Estimate: 18,000 – 20,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A very rare porcelain platter from the Everyday Service, Imperial Porcelain Factory, period of Catherine II (1762-1796), late 18th century

A very rare porcelain platter from the Everyday Service, Imperial Porcelain Factory, period of Catherine II (1762-1796), late 18th century

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

An extensive Edwardian silver flatware service in Venetian pattern, Allen & Darwin, Sheffield, 1906-1911

An extensive Edwardian silver flatware service in Venetian pattern, Allen & Darwin, Sheffield, 1906-1911

Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 GBP

Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

George III Highlights from a European Private Collection | Lots 62-123

A George III ebony- and boxwood-strung, rosewood- and mahogany-banded satinwood secrétaire cabinet, circa 1780

A George III ebony- and boxwood-strung, rosewood- and mahogany-banded satinwood secrétaire cabinet, circa 1780

Estimate: 5,000 – 8,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A set of four George III giltwood armchairs, circa 1780

A set of four George III giltwood armchairs, circa 1780

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A pair of George III carved giltwood girandole wall mirrors, circa 1790

A pair of George III carved giltwood girandole wall mirrors, circa 1790

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A George III satinwood marquetry demi-lune games table, circa 1790

A George III satinwood marquetry demi-lune games table, circa 1790

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A pair of George III giltwood wall lights, late 18th century

A pair of George III giltwood wall lights, late 18th century

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, circa 1770

A George III mahogany serpentine chest of drawers, circa 1770

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A pair of George III carved giltwood wall brackets, late 18th century

A pair of George III carved giltwood wall brackets, late 18th century

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A George III carved giltwood and gilt gesso serpentine window seat, circa 1770

A George III carved giltwood and gilt gesso serpentine window seat, circa 1770

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

Silver and Whimsy

Twelve novelty silver owl menu holders, Sampson Mordan & Co. Ltd., London and Chester, 1903-1924

Twelve novelty silver owl menu holders, Sampson Mordan & Co. Ltd., London and Chester, 1903-1924

Estimate: 2,500 – 3,500 GBP

Estimate: 2,500 – 3,500 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Victorian novelty silver-mounted decanter, Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, 1894

A Victorian novelty silver-mounted decanter, Hukin & Heath, Birmingham, 1894

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,500 GBP

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,500 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A highly unusual pair of electroplate candlesticks, unmarked, late 19th/early 20th century

A highly unusual pair of electroplate candlesticks, unmarked, late 19th/early 20th century

Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A set of four Edwardian silver menu holders, Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd., London, 1904

A set of four Edwardian silver menu holders, Horace Woodward & Co. Ltd., London, 1904

Estimate: 700 – 900 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

Eight novelty silver condiment holders, four William Comyns & Sons Ltd., 1973-1988; the others Alfred Dunhill, London 1972/1974

Eight novelty silver condiment holders, four William Comyns & Sons Ltd., 1973-1988; the others Alfred Dunhill, London 1972/1974

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

Highlights from an Important English Private Collection | Lots 7-61

A Victorian carved oak Gothic Revival centre table by William Constantine & Co., Leeds, mid-19th century

A Victorian carved oak Gothic Revival centre table by William Constantine & Co., Leeds, mid-19th century

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Flemish Verdure tapestry, probably Lille, early 18th century and later

A Flemish Verdure tapestry, probably Lille, early 18th century and later

Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A George I walnut stool, early 18th century

A George I walnut stool, early 18th century

Estimate: 2,500 – 3,500 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A French carved walnut panel, 16th century

A French carved walnut panel, 16th century

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,500 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A pair of Queen Anne oak and crossbanded back stools, Northern England, late 17th/early 18th century

A pair of Queen Anne oak and crossbanded back stools, Northern England, late 17th/early 18th century

Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP

Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A pair of George IV Gothic revival patinated brass Argand lamps, circa 1830, in the manner of Thomas Messenger & Sons

A pair of George IV Gothic revival patinated brass Argand lamps, circa 1830, in the manner of Thomas Messenger & Sons

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,500 GBP

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,500 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A beech and upholstered X-frame armchair, late 17th century

A beech and upholstered X-frame armchair, late 17th century

Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A gilt and patinated bronze marble mounted desk necessaire, in Gothic style, probably French, mid-19th century

A gilt and patinated bronze marble mounted desk necessaire, in Gothic style, probably French, mid-19th century

Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP

Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

Ceramics from the Property of a Collector | Lots 154-177

A Sèvres rose marbré shaped oval tray (plateau du roi), 1761

A Sèvres rose marbré shaped oval tray (plateau du roi), 1761

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Sèvres pink ground milk jug (pot au lait à trois pied), circa 1758

A Sèvres pink ground milk jug (pot au lait à trois pied), circa 1758

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Sèvres bleu céleste shaped oval dish or stand, probably circa 1767

A Sèvres bleu céleste shaped oval dish or stand, probably circa 1767

Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Sèvres 'jeweled' small cup and a saucer (gobelet litron et soucoupe), both 1780

A Sèvres 'jeweled' small cup and a saucer (gobelet litron et soucoupe), both 1780

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Meissen figure of a piper, circa 1750

A Meissen figure of a piper, circa 1750

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

Estimate: 1,000 – 1,500 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Vienna group of two putti, circa 1765

A Vienna group of two putti, circa 1765

Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Ludwigsburg allegorical group emblematic of War, circa 1765

A Ludwigsburg allegorical group emblematic of War, circa 1765

Estimate: 1,500 – 2,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

A Capodimonte figure of a youth, circa 1755

A Capodimonte figure of a youth, circa 1755

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP

Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP

Design 17/20: Furniture, Silver, Ceramics & Clocks

28 October–9 November 2022 | 2:00 PM GMT | London

Stay informed with Sotheby’s top stories, videos, events & news.

Receive the best from Sotheby’s delivered to your inbox.

Email Address

Title

First Name

Last Name

By subscribing you are agreeing to Sotheby’s Privacy Policy. You can unsubscribe from Sotheby’s emails at any time by clicking the “Manage your Subscriptions” link in any of your emails.

Sell with Sotheby's

Sell with Sotheby's

Curious to know if your item is suitable for one of our upcoming sales?

Provide information and share images to request an online estimate now.

Start Selling

Back To Top