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Antoine-Louis Barye (French, 1795-1875), ‘Cheval Turc No.2, Antérieur Gauche Levé, Terasse Ovale’ (Turkish Horse No.2, left foreleg raised, oval base), mid-late 19th century patinated ‘animalier’ bronze of a horse on a naturalistic mounded base over an oval concave plinth, signed ‘BARYE’, base 25cm long overall, 24.3cm long at base of plinth, horse 30cm high, 31cm longest.
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Fred Yates (British, 1922-2008), 'The Footbridge in Winter', 2004, oil on canvas, with heavy impasto strokes in the manner of Frank Auerbach, unsigned, framed and glazed in a light oak box frame, the back of the frame with John Martin Gallery paper label, canvas 21.6cm high, 26.7cm wide, frame 28cm high, 33cm wide.
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A Michael Harris for Mdina Glass large Fish vase, in primarily green and blue tones with swirls and whisps of silver chloride and a blue inner casing, designed, made and signed by Michael Harris c1970, signed on the base by Michael Harris 'Michael Harris Mdina Glass Malta', 24cm h x 24.5cm w.
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A Cartier Tank Americaine 18ct gold cased automatic gentleman's wristwatch, the rectangular oyster-coloured guilloché dial with Roman numerals, minute track, sweep seconds hand and date aperture at six o'clock, faceted sapphire to crown, and on associated black lizard effect strap with 18ct gold Cartier clasp, the back of the case numbered '774367CD 2329', the back and clasp stamped 750 and with control marks, the back engraved with a presentation engraving 'To Bob in all friendship Wafic 2004', 4.4cm high from eng of lugs to end of lugs, face 4cm high, 75.95g total weight.
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Guido Gambone (Italian, 1909-69), a rare early-mid 1950s oval studio pottery dish hand-decorated in yellow, brown and mottled pink-tinged cream glazes with an abstract stylised horse and rider surrounded by geometric shapes, stars and a moon in the manner of Pablo Picasso, the reverse signed 'GAMBONE ITALY' with the donkey mark, 36.4cm x 24cm.
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A 1920s Austrian Goldscheider Art Deco figure of a carnival girl, designed by Stephan Dakon, modelled as a young lady in a colourful jumpsuit stretching maroon pantsuit wearing tricorne type hat, the base with printed Goldscheider factory mark and model number '5658/602/7', signed 'DAKON' behind her left foot, 34cm tall, 17cm wide. (LDC11751)
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Two WWI J.K. Farnell 'Soldier Bears', one in blond mohair, with clear and black glass eyes, dressed in a homemade red and white chequered fabric coat, 8cm high, the other in darker blond mohair with bluey-green tinges, particularly to the body, dressed in a homemade blue striped shirt with blue tie and hat, 8cm high (2)
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A 1930s French Art Deco 'Message of Love' gilded bronze figurine, designed by Pierre Le Faguays (1892-1935) c1930, of an athletic nude lady holding her arm aloft with a dove resting on her palm, on a carved Portoro marble base, the side of the top of the base inscribed 'Le Faguays', 77.3cm high. (LDC12559)
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George Smart (English, 1774-1846) known as The Tailor of Frant, or a follower of George Smart (possibly named R Marshall), 'Old Bright The Postman', probably early-mid 19thC, a cut and assembled felt, fabric and leather collage picture, showing the old postman in a dark blue blue felt coat and sky blue trousers leading a donkey along a road through Frant village, with his postman's satchel and holding two letters, with Frant church and a rectory/house behind him, with clumps of trees on hills, and a milestone, framed and glazed in a period black painted frame with gilt inner frame, and brown paper glued to the back with an applied photocopied label and a further label cellotaped on, presumably by a previous owner, together with a copy of the book 'George Smart, The Tailor of Frant: Artist in Cloth & Velvet Figures', by Jonathan Christie, published by Unicorn, 2016, in which the picture is shown, frame 43cm wide, 39.5cm high.
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Auctioneer Mark Hill is best known for being an expert on the BBC 'Antiques Roadshow' and the BBC 'Antiques Road Trip', and has also co-presented four series on antiques and collecting for BBC2. His career has been dedicated to antiques, modern design and the decorative arts. He has worked for Bonhams and Sotheby's, and was a major force behind the introduction of live online bidding in 2001. He is also a respected author, publisher, lecturer, and a Freeman of the City of London.
Read MoreGeorge Smart’s Old Bright the Postman Comes Home to Tunbridge Wells
Mark Hill Auctions was delighted to be asked to help unveil a landmark artwork by celebrated 19th-century folk artist George Smart (English, 1774–1846) last week at The Amelia Scott in Tunbridge Wells. The work, titled Old Bright the Postman, c1820, is now on display at The Amelia Scott and was acquired through our Tunbridge Wells auction room. This marks a significant moment in the return of an important piece of local heritage.
Style Auction Surpasses Records And Achieves Outstanding Results for Mark Hill Auctions
Our highest grossing auction to date, including auction records for a Paul Nash ‘The Wall- Dymchurch’ engraving and a set of David Andersen Four Seasons brooches. We are pleased to share Mark’s top ten lots from our recent Style auction. Style: Including Art Nouveau & Art Deco Treasures from The Leslie Crispin Collection took place on 8th October 2025.
Eclectica III Success: Mark’s Top Lots from the Sale
Our most recent Eclectica III auction took place on 17th July and featured the sale of number of Art Nouveau and Art Deco ceramics, sculptures, and jewellery as well an eclectic mixture of antiques, art, glass, and curiosities. With nearly 90% of the lots sold here are Mark’s favourite auction highlights from the sale.
Eclectica II Enchants Bidders with a Stunning Selection of Fine Art, Vintage Writing Equipment, Jewellery, and Collectables
We are thrilled to share with you of some of the top lots from our recent Eclectica II sale that took place on the 24th April 2025 which was packed full of unique antiques, jewellery, fine art, and vintage writing equipment and memorabilia.
George Smart: The Tailor of Frant
We were delighted to offer one of the earliest depictions of 'Old Bright The Postman' by legendary Kentish folk artist George Smart in our Eclectica II auction on 24th April 2025.
Eclectica I Auction Delights Bidders with Exceptional Art, Antiques & Collectables
Our first general auction Eclectica I saw the sale of antique and desirable fine art, objects, ceramics, glass, silver, sculpture, jewellery and collectables. Our excitement at the auction results has been only outmatched by the pleasure we have received from the huge number of successful bidders and as well as the numerous delighted vendors.
The Stunning Success of Nadira Azzouz
With fierce bidding from buyers across the UK and internationally, we were thrilled by the success of our November studio sale auction of works by modern and contemporary artist Nadira Azzouz (1927-2020).
Magical Moorcroft
With inspiration firmly rooted in nature, the flowing, floral and foliate designs and jewel-like colours of Moorcroft are unmistakeable. And there’s a British business success story to inspire behind it too.
Mdina Glass
It takes a lot to break new ground and be successful in business, particularly when the very framework and techniques you’re using break new ground too. And so it was with pioneering glass artist Michael Harris, who founded a glass studio called Mdina Glass on the Mediterranean island of Malta in 1968.
Corkscrews
It’s the height of Summer – finally – and it’s time for alfresco dining. Long, light and languid evenings spent with friends in the garden with light food and a refreshing bottle of rosé, or a chilled Chablis. And there’s nothing better to open your bottle of fine wine with than an antique corkscrew.