Circle of Antonio David (1698–1750) - Portrait of Maria Clementina Sobieska (18th Century), half-length in a gold dress and ermine-lined cloak with her crown beside her, oil on canvas, with label inscribed 'Clementina Sobieska on 'Old Pretender'' and indistinctly dated '1719'? verso, unsigned, 102 x 80 cm. Maria Clementina Sobieska (1702–1735) was the wife of James Francis Edward Stuart, a Jacobite claimant to the British throne. Descended from the Polish king John III Sobieski, she was the mother of Charles Edward Stuart ("Bonnie Prince Charlie") and Henry Benedict Cardinal Stuart.

Studio of Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), Attributed to Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641) - A head of a bishop; and a study of two heads of apostles, after Raphael (double-sided with indistinct drawing verso), bistre ink and black chalk on laid paper, from the Sir Thomas Lawrence Collection (1769-1830) collection 'TL' blindstamp lower left of lower sheet, there another indistinct inscription in black to the lower edge of this drawing, sheet dimensions: Bishop: 11 x 7.5 cm (11.7 x 12 cm including backing sheet); Two apostles: 12.7 x 16.3 cm. Provenance: Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830); Samuel Woodburn (1783–1853); Private UK collection; Thence by decent to the present owner. 
 In June 1835, Samuel Woodburn acquired Sir Thomas Lawrence’s drawings collection for a reputed £16,000 following the artist’s death and the rejection of an earlier offer to sell them to the nation. Woodburn began to sell Lawrence’s collection and, on June 4th, 1860, this mount containing both sheets of drawings sold at Christie, Manson & Woods. It is catalogued in the auction as Anthony van Dyck:

'Catalogue of the Valuable and Important Collection of Drawings - Formerly in the Collection of Sir Thomas Lawrence and more recently the Property of that distinguished connoisseur Samuel Woodburn, Esq. Monday June 4, 1860.' Lot 344: 'Sir Ant. van Dyck - A Head of a Bishop, and a study of two other heads - bistre' (see image of catalogue page).
 The upper drawing is a copy of a head from The Coronation at Saint Denis (the Marie de’ Medici Cycle), while the lower studies are based on Raphael’s cartoons for the Acts of the Apostles tapestry series, Paul Preaching at Athens. Rubens had a particular interest in this cycle and is documented as having owned six painted copies of the individual works, now lost. The Cartoons were sent to Brussels for weaving in the sixteenth century and remained there for some time, becoming well known to Netherlandish artists. Rubens was likely familiar with them before his journey to Italy in 1600, where he later saw the completed tapestry sets in Mantua and Rome. A head study that bears a notable resemblance to the left head on the lower sheet was sold at Sotheby's: 'Old Master Drawings, January 29, 2020', Lot 77: Attributed to Anthony van Dyck: Double-sided sheet of figure studies with the Madonna and Child. (see head study in profile, verso).

Royal Air Force Provenance / Interest. Rolex, a gentleman’s Oyster Perpetual Explorer wristwatch, ref. 6610 (c1957) serial number: 268190. Tropical dial, seemingly original throughout (likely with later glass) with baton and quarterly Arabic numerals and original polished stainless steel strap Owned since original purchase by Squadron Leader Gordon Candy RAF (1922 - 2006) Candy served throughout the Second World War in a number of squadrons, mostly mosquitos - later specialising in helicopters becoming an expert on the Belvedere, Whirlwind and Wessex. He survived at least one hairy landing with an engine on fire, becoming heavily commended ahead of his retirement in 1977 - serving his country with exemplary conduct throughout his entire working life, he passed away in 2006. This piece is privately consigned by direct family decent. Information regarding Candy’s life and career has been referenced from the eulogy given at his funeral by Brigadier Keith Prentice RA (Candy’s nephew)

A monumental pair of 19th century weathered composition stone garden urns, raised on associated plinth bases, the bowls of tapering form with high relief figural decoration flanked by scrolled handles beneath masks, over coiled serpent stems and stepped bases, (with some cracking / losses and frost damage throughout) 235cm high (combined) the bases 66 x 66cm. From the collection of a private North Cotswolds estate. Displayed in situ and sold from the rostrum in Wotton-under-Edge. Personal viewing ahead of sale on Monday 22nd July. Interested parties please enquire with the office for details of the property’s address. Purchases from this collection need to be removed by close of play of Friday 26th July or by alternative arrangements approved by the auctioneers.

An exceptional Art Deco period natural Alexandrite dress ring, with single fancy cushion cut stone, 7.0ct approx, mounted in unmarked white metal (previously described as platinum) with three brilliant cut diamonds set in trefoil motifs to shoulders, size K, 4.2g Sold with historic insurance valuation by Carrington & Company Ltd, 130 Regent Street, London W1 dated 15/7/1970 listing a figure of £3,300 and later Sotheby’s valuation / sale entry report, offering to consign the ring for sale in the Important Jewels sale, 21st June 2001 in Bond Street, London with an estimate of £10,000 - £12,000. (The family ultimately decided to keep the ring at this time). Property of a private Gloucestershire lady, this ring known to have been present in the same family since the late 19th century and has never before been presented to the market: This Alexandrite stone is understood by family repute to have been brought back from the Ural mountains in Russia in 1895 by a military attaché aide-de-camp on secondment and gifted to his wife (our vendor’s grandmother, nee Eileen Reeves of Besborough, Ireland). The attaché sadly died soon afterwards. Some time later, Eileen married our vendor’s grandfather, C Pickering, who later became Duke of Wellington. The stone was set into a ring in the mid to late 1920’s and has remained unchanged since, in unbroken ownership of the same family until consignment here.

A fine and impressive Art Deco/Belle Époque diamond pendant/brooch, of open-worked circular form, set throughout with rose and old-cut diamonds, millegrain accents, the central diamond weighing approximately 0.50ct, in unmarked white metal with detachable pendant and hinged brooch fittings, 45mm wide approximately, 22.4 grams in total, accompanied by an associated Tooled leather jeweller’s box, ‘Jay’s 56, King’s Road, Brighton

A fine quality Cotswold school fitted wardrobe in pale English walnut, the panelled frame enclosed by two doors, each incorporating eight fielded panels, over two further frieze drawers, raised on stepped sledge feet, the interior with bevelled edge mirror plate, four open oak slides, two frieze drawers with silver plated fittings, further shelf and hanging area, original throughout, 183cm high x 136cm x 60cm approx

Attributed to John Constable R.A. (1776-1837) - Three Cloud Studies, oil on paper, with The Fine Art Society label verso inscribed 'Cloud Effect Studies by John Constable R.A., November 1951, from Sir Frank Newson Smith Collection', sheet dimensions from top to bottom: 11.4 x 8.6 cm; 17 x 7.3 cm; 11.3 x 7.5 cm, frame dimensions: 53.5 x 33.4 cm. Together with receipt of purchase from The Fine Art Society. Provenance: Identified during a routine valuation appointment in the Cotswolds. Private collection, by descent to the present owner; Purchased from The Fine Art Society, London, November 15, 1951; Purchased from Christie, Manson & Woods 'the Property of Sir Frank Newson-Smith, Bart. ; Also Ancient and Modern Pictures and Drawings from Other Sources', Friday, January 26, 1951. In the catalogue 'L'opera completa di Constable' (1979, Rizzoli), Robert Hoozee suggests a group of 25 small sky studies attributed to John Constable could be the work of either son, Lionel or Alfred Constable. A number of these works were included in the Newson-Smith sale at Christie's in 1951. The Newson-Smith Collection was purchased through Leggatt's in the 1890s from Ella Mackinnon, John Constable's Granddaughter.

1972 Citroën SM ‘Maserati’ Left hand drive. Manual Transmission. Registration number: MCY 350L Gold bodywork. Tan leather interior. Sold with V5C logbook, owner’s manual, service book and folder of historic service receipts etc. Buyers premium of 5% + VAT applicable to all vehicles in this sale only. *Please note: We encourage all interested parties to view in person whenever possible. We strive to provide comprehensive information regarding condition and specification ahead of sale but cannot provide any warranty as regard to condition / working order of any vehicle.

David Bouquet, London A rare silver clock-watch with alarm Circa 1660-1665. The 8cm diameter gilt-brass dial has a silver chapter ring read from a tulip-shaped blued steel hour hand on the engraved silver alarm disc. The gilt-brass top plate is signed D Bouquet London with silver rosette-engraved countwheel and a similarly engraved mainspring silver disc and (later) balance wheel regulation disc, the balance cock is pierced and engraved and is now secured with a blued steel screw. The movement has gilt-brass circular plates secured by four engraved vase-shaped pillars, verge escapement, engraved going barrel for the strike train with a single steel hammer striking the hours on a large bell, a smaller spring barrel powers the alarm train. The silver case has three shuttered winding holes in the base and the band is pierced and elaborately engraved with flower heads and a pair of hounds chasing a stag, the top and tail of the case is further engraved with a fine bearded man’s head. The outer tooled leather protecting case has a faded red velvet lining and brass fittings. 9cm. diameter silver case 10cm diameter outer protecting case Provenance By family repute the watch was originally owned by Sir Matthew Hale (1609-1676), and thence by descent through the same family to the present day. Matthew Hale was an influential barrister and judge who served throughout the reigns of Charles I, Oliver Cromwell and King Charles II. He was also a member of Parliament for Gloucestershire. DAVID BOUQUET David bouquet senior d. 1665 was an exceptional watchmaker of French heritage. He was admitted to the Clockmakers’ Company in 1632 and is recorded as being an Assistant to the Clockmakers’ Company until 1665. Examples of his watches exist in the British Royal Collection, the British Museum and the Clockmakers’ Company Collection, Science Museum.