The Cheffins Fine Sale, which will take place on the 21st and 22nd September, will feature a number of Old Master paintings, as well as works by Edward Seago and Lionel Edwards. Here, Patricia Durdikova, Head of Old Master, 18th and 19th century European Art gives us her highlights of consignments so far.

Cheffins is still inviting entries to the sale, to consign paintings, antiques, furniture and collectibles, contact fine.art@cheffins.co.uk or call 01223 213343.

The Devon and Somerset Stag Hounds, Lionel Edwards, RI (British, 1878-1966)

This wonderful painting of The Devon and Somerset Stag Hounds by Lionel Edwards RI (British, 1878-1966) is dated 1949 and at 75cm x 126cm, it is an unusually large example. The picture was exhibited at the famous exhibition titled ‘Lionel Edwards R.I., R.C.A 1878-1966’ The Alpine Gallery, London, in 1986 which was organised by the British Sporting Trust.

It has been consigned by the family of Eric W Towler, who we believe may have bought the picture from Lionel Edwards himself.  

Estimate - £12,000 - £18,000.

A Portrait of a gentleman, by the Circle of John de Critz (1551 – 1642)

A Portrait of a gentleman, by the Circle of John de Critz (1551 – 1642), has been consigned from a private collection in Suffolk, but was previously held in the Milner-Gibson-Cullum collection at Hardwick House in Bury St Edmunds and later in the collection of Bryan Hall at The Old Rectory in Banningham.  This important picture was also exhibited at The New Gallery, in an exhibition titled ‘The Royal House of Tudor’ in 1890.

Estimate - £8,000 - £12,000.

Portrait of a young lady, by Willem van de Vliet (Dutch, 1584 – 1642)

This is a rare work by Willem van de Vliet (Dutch, 1584 – 1642), who was the uncle of the more famous artist, Hendrick van der Vliet. Willem van de Vliet had a relatively small output and his works rarely come available at auction. It depicts a young lady and is signed and inscribed 'Aetatis 21 ao 1632/ W. vander Vliet. Fecit' (left of centre)

Estimate £8,000 - £12,000.

Ely from the River, by Edward Seago RWS, RBA (British 1910-1974)

A painting of Ely from the River by Edward Seago RWS, RBA (British 1910-1974), is bound to draw a great deal of attention. Seago was one of the most popular English landscape painters of the 20th century, and is local to Cheffins, having been born and lived in Norfolk throughout his life. The majority of Seago’s works depict landscapes throughout Norfolk, Suffolk and Europe, and there are only a few known paintings of Ely which he created. This one has been consigned from a local private collection, having been bought in Australia in 2014.

Estimate £7,000 - £10,000.

For further information contact the Fine Art Department on 01223 213343, fine.art@cheffins.co.uk.