antiques & fine art sale - main saleroom

Ettie Horton (1835-1905) a pair of oil paintings on canvas, river scene with cottage and gentleman on horseback, signed to bottom left.  24.5 x 34 cm, and stream with shepherd and sheep and distant cottage.  24.5 x 34 cm, both in gilt frames.

Estimated: £80 - £120

Henry Earp Senior (1831-1914), watercolour farmhands on their way to harvest with woodland and stream, signed to bottom right. 35 x 51 cm, marked to the mount H Earp Senior (fl. 1871-1884) framed.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Five etchings, to include Edward Cherry 1886-1960, Richmond Bridge, signed.  14 x 9 cm, together with John Fullwood (1854-1931) Scottish loch scene.  30 x 22.5 cm, framed and mounted and two Donald Crawford etchings Grasmere and Helm Crag and Grange in Borrowdale.  15 x 12 cm and another signed etching illegible signature "From Richmond Hill".  11.5 x 16 cm.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Henry George Todd (1847-1898 Suffolk), oil on canvas still life fruit with ewer and tazza, signed to bottom right H G Todd and dated 1897. 59 x 49 cm, in a gilt frame.

Estimated: £300 - £500

After Alfred Wainwright (1907-1991), four signed limited edition prints from 250 promoted by The Leeds Building Society, printed by The Westmorland Gazette 1985, Langdale Pikes from Lingmoor Fell, Scafell Pike from Throstle Garth, Ashness Bridge and Derwentwater from Castle Head, signed to the bottom right.  20 x 27 cm, framed and mounted.

Estimated: £70 - £100

Donald A Paton (Edward Horace Thompson 1879-1949), watercolour river scene titled to rear "The Budding Year Bitterbeck near Cockermouth", signed to the bottom right Donald A Paton.  33 x 23 cm, mounted.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Albert Rosser (1899-1995) watercolour, Grange in Borrowdale near Keswick, signed to the bottom left and signed and titled to the mount. 17 x 25 cm, framed and mounted. ARR.

Estimated: £100 - £150

A Russian watercolour snow scene with onion dome roofs, signed to bottom right, titled to rear possibly Feast Day or Holy Day in Russian and signature. 21.5 x 33 cm, framed and mounted.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Five Chinese paintings on rice paper, three measuring 16.5 x 24.5 cm framed, two at 25.5 x 16.5 cm framed.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Carl Frederick Von Saltza (1837-1905), watercolour portrait of a young girl, 17 x 15 cm with label to the rear detailing brief history of the artist, framed and mounted.

Estimated: £50 - £80

In the manner of William John Shayer (1788-1879), oil on canvas, titled to the frame "The Old Barn Christchurch Hants" W M Shayer, depicting a milkmaid with goats cows chickens donkeys. 29 x 39 cm, framed. (Re-lined).

Estimated: £200 - £300

Maurizio Archilletti (1947-2015), oil on board, titled to the rear "The Ladybird", signed to bottom left, with label to rear Maurizio Archilletti 40 Gibson Square London.  21 x 19 cm, framed.  ARR.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Jason Pyper Davis (Scottish born 1973), oil on panel "All Tied Up" with the Contemporary Fine Art Gallery Eton label to the rear, signed to bottom right. 29 x 24 cm, framed. ARR.

Estimated: £150 - £250

Terry McKivragan, gouache "Vase and Trees", signed to the bottom right.  67 x 54 cm, framed and mounted. ARR.

Estimated: £70 - £100

George McVittie (Cumbrian 20th century), oil on canvas walker amongst the Lakeland Fells, signed bottom left.  39.5 x 49.5 cm, framed.

Estimated: £40 - £60

David Bates (1840-1921), watercolour "The Vale of Avon" signed and dated 1909.  37 x 52.5 cm, mounted.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Helen Herbert oil on board, recumbent female figures.  45 cm x 51 cm, framed and with artists label verso.

Estimated: £50 - £80

David Batty, oil on panel coastal scene with fishing vessels. 29.5 cm x 39 cm, framed, signed.

Estimated: £120 - £180

William Logsdail (British 1859-1944), oil on canvas board, interior scene with young girl and stoneware vessels, signed to bottom right W Logsdail. 39 x 29 cm, framed and mounted.

Estimated: £700 - £1000

Allen Barraclough (1881-1964), watercolour village scene with figures, car cattle and geese in stream. 47.5 x 61 cm, signed and dated 1948, framed. NOTE: Allen Barraclough was an Arts & Crafts stained glass artist and was part of Barraclough and Sanders.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Allen Barraclough (1881-1964), watercolour sheep crossing stream. 12.5 x 23 cm, framed and mounted, signed to the bottom right, together with an unsigned watercolour Lakeland scene, 18 x 28 cm, framed and mounted. NOTE: Allen Barraclough was an Arts & Crafts stained glass artist and was part of Barraclough and Sanders.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Allen Barraclough (1881-1964), watercolour single masted sailing ships, signed to bottom right. 21.5 x 14.5 cm, framed and mounted, together with Continental courtyard scene with peasants chickens and donkeys, 17 x 26.5 cm, framed and mounted. NOTE: Allen Barraclough was an Arts & Crafts stained glass artist and was part of Barraclough and Sanders.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Allen Barraclough (1881-1964), watercolour mother with three children. 67 x 56 cm, framed, signed. NOTE: Allen Barraclough was an Arts & Crafts stained glass artist and was part of Barraclough and Sanders.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Clarence Roe (1850-1909), oil on canvas Highland Waterfall with Red Stag, signed and dated 1884.  60 x 44 cm.

Estimated: £80 - £120

Arthur Karl Maddison (born 1942), thick gouache, titled to rear "Washing Day". 28 x 18 cm, framed and mounted, signed to the bottom left and signed to the rear.

Estimated: £300 - £500

Percy Kelly (1918-1993), watercolour "Blackberry Time Cumberland", 12 x 16.5 cm, framed and mounted, with Percy Kelly label to the rear. ARR.

Estimated: £500 - £800

Percy Kelly (1918-1993), watercolour "Fisherman's Cottage Cornwall", unsigned.  12.5 cm x 17 cm, framed and mounted with Percy Kelly label to the rear. ARR.

Estimated: £500 - £800

Padraig Macmiadhachain (1929-2017), oil on canvas "The Coast of The Moors" (Spanish Sahara), dated 1970/1971, signed to the rear with the address Studio Seven Swanage Dorset and with a list of exhibitions from 1951-1971. 76.5 cm x 76 cm, with an alloy frame.

Estimated: £150 - £250

Beatrix Potter (Helen Beatrix Heelis 1886-1943), The Tailor of Gloucester first edition, privately printed December 1902, printed by Strangeways and Sons Tower Street Cambridge Circus London. NOTE: Only 500 copies of this book were printed and was paid for by Beatrix Potter herself. The book differs considerably in both text and illustration from Frederick Warne's later edition of 1903.

Estimated: £2000 - £3000

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), signed copy of "Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes", published by Frederick Warne & Co, signed to the title page For Ada Heelis (Beatrix's sister in law) With Love from Beatrix Heelis December 19th '17, together with "Peter Rabbits Almanac for 1929", 1st edition, in glassine, published 1928, "The Tale of Johnny Town Mouse", 1st edition 2nd print, copyright 1918, "The Tale of Samuel Whiskers", 1st edition and "The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck", 1930's edition, copyright 1908. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £800 - £1200

Seven Peter Rabbit books for the American market, to include "Peter Rabbit and The Little Boy", "Peter Rabbit and The Big Brown Bear", "Peter Rabbits Birthday", "Peter Rabbit and Little White Rabbit", "Peter Rabbit At The Farm", "Peter Rabbit Went to Sea" and "Peter Rabbit and The Fairies". Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £40 - £60

A plate from the Potter family dinner service, with Potter crest, from Castle Cottage Sawrey, given to John Heelis by Joan Duke and with printed Philips London, makers mark.  The front with ribbon edge and with mythical beast.  Diameter 26 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £40 - £60

Nine books on Beatrix Potter, to include Beatrix Potter collection of Lloyd Cotsen limited edition of 500, 200 copies of which bound in cloth with letterpress printed on laid "The Owl and The Pussycat", together with "The Tale of Mrs William Heelis, Beatrix Potter" by John Heelis and titles by Judy Taylor. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £50 - £80

"The making of Miss Potter" the official illustrated movie companion by Garth Pearce, photographs by Alex Bailey, signed by Barbara Flynn (Beatrix's mother in the film) and Lloyd Owen (William Heelis), together with two Peter Rabbit 2007 pocket diaries, signed by Lloyd Owen and Lloyd Owen and Barbara Flynn.   Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £30 - £50

A Beatrix Potter greetings card with internal slip, Profits from this card go to the ICAA (Invalid Children's Aid Association), 1934 edition, together with four Beatrix Potter Frederick Warne & Co set, two greetings cards and a small packet of modern cards. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £20 - £30

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), two autographed letters, the first addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Ambleside April 4th '43, "My dear Wynne", in which she discusses the local nursing association and the fact that she does not like baby Austin's on dangerous roads, signed Aunt Beatrix Heelis, and a second note dated April 11th '43 signed Aunt Beatrix. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

A deed box containing a quantity of Beatrix Potter books, various newspaper clippings, letters etc, together with a box containing Beatrix Potter books. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £30 - £50

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), an unsigned letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Ambleside February 2nd '43, "My dear Nancy" in which she discusses having bought a bull at a sale at Blencarn (Near Penrith) Midtown Farm late Mrs Carruthers and also a second bull from Watermillock, and latterly discussing the war. 20 x 16 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Ambleside August 8th '40, addressed "My dear Nancy", in which she discusses "Girls in Khaki" and hay timing, signed Aunt Beatrix.  20 x 16 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £500 - £800

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Ambleside April 16th '37, "My dear Sylvie" in which she discusses Sylvie's poetry and London.  Signed Aunt Beatrix.  23 x 17.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey dated February 11th ' 36, "My dear Nancy" in the letter she discusses Nancy's mother receiving a belated Woodcock which proved edible and sheep worrying. Signed Aunt Beatrix. 17.5 x 11 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Near Ambleside, November 15th '35, addresses to "My dear Nancy, Your Uncle had a letter from your mother this morning mainly about business, cheque books etc. She said she was intending to spend the night at Millrigg and that you were back in Liverpool (I hope in time to vote)". 25 x 19.5 cm, signed Aunt Beatrix. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £500 - £800

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey September 15th '35 "My dear Nancy, What a gigantic steed!" discussing in the letter the line "we have been very successful with the sheep, the ewes have only been beaten once at Gosforth.  We got the champion cup back at Loweswater last Thursday.  There's two shows still, Cockermouth on Thursday next and Eskdale later on", signed Aunt Beatrix Heelis.   Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £500 - £800

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Near Ambleside February 26th '33, "My dear Nancy" in which she discusses illness in the valley and with the line "Uncle Willie had a cold before Christmas and it came back time and time again, making him nearly stone deaf", she also discusses sorting out at Lindeth Howe, signed Aunt Beatrix.  25 x 20 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £500 - £800

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey December 6th '31, "My dear Nancy I am sorry to hear from your mother that you are likely to have Christmas in quarantine".   She also discusses the strong winds and illness in the valley.  Signed Aunt Beatrix. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £400 - £600

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Near Ambleside November 5th '31, "My dear Nancy, I have been very interested to read your letters.  The eldest is evidently a pickle, but pickles sometime turn out to be alright as they gain experience".  She also discusses the price of calves and selling sheep to the butchers.  Signed Aunt Beatrix.  25 x 20 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £500 - £800

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Near Ambleside April 15th '31 "My dear Nancy" a letter containing family troubles, signed Aunt Beatrix. 20 x 16.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £400 - £600

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Near Ambleside June 11th '26, "My dear James" (Nicholson), letter critiquing his unpublished book Eden Valley in Olden Times, signed Beatrix Heelis. 22.5 x 17.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), two autographed letters addressed Sawrey Near Ambleside, dated March 3rd '26 to James Nicholson regarding publication of his book (never published) on the Eden Valley in olden times, and in which she discusses Miss Warne had 4000 loyalty fee with her first book and if they were printing Peter for the first time today they would want more than 4000.  Together with a second letter addressed Sawrey Sunday "Dear James".  14.5 x 21 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £500 - £800

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter "Dear George", with the line "the nurse is a satisfactory person, she can only stay a week but she can come back after Christmas, so I suppose I had better engage her to do so", signed H B Heelis and also G H Heelis Esquire. 16 x 10 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey December 2nd '25, "My dear George", the letter regarding ill health and the weather, signed Beatrix Heelis.  20 x 12 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Near Ambleside February 6th '23, "My dear Grace" (Nicholson) where she discusses excellent reports in a magazine, Nancy's glands and Turkeys, signed Beatrix Heelis. 22.5 x 17.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £400 - £600

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Near Ambleside October 19th '25, addressed "My dear George" the letter regarding Arthur's ill health, signed Beatrix Heelis. 22.5 cm x 175 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943, autographed letter addressed Sawrey June 29th '22 "My dear Grace" (Nicholson) in which she discusses an imminent auction sale and a set of Hepplewhite chairs, signed Beatrix Heelis. 22.5 x 17.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £400 - £600

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter dated April 2nd '18, "My dear Nancy" partially illustrated letter with the line "I will not travel with your Uncle William if he gets myself (and me) chucked out of railway carriages", signed your aunt Beatrix, together with a short story with sketches dated 6th October 1918. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £1500 - £2000

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter with impressed address Sawrey Ambleside dated March 18th '17, "My dear Grace" (Nicholson) in which she discusses her difficulties in farming and discussing various workers and also "I wonder if Mr Nicholson got a rabbit, I also am in search of a gentleman rabbit. I could make another story for Nancy". signed Beatrix Heelis. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £500 - £800

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey June 23rd '22, "My dear Grace, Arthur is content to have the feather beds put into the sale" and latterly mentioning Isabel and Nancy, signed Beatrix Heelis.  22.5 x 17.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter with envelope addressed to Miss S Heelis Solway Hotel Silloth Cumberland, the letter addressed Sawrey Ambleside September 17th '21 "My dear Sylvie" in which she discusses Sylvie's short children's story called Prickuls. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943, autographed note "Dear Nancy" in which she says "it was nice seeing you, it has quite cheered me up and I have not coughed anymore, love to Isabel and to your mother from us both" signed Aunt Beatrix. 6.5 x 13 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £150 - £250

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Ambleside January 4th '20, written to "My dear Grace" (Nicholson) in which she thanks her for her letter and also Esther's and Nancy's, also discussing that she hopes Nancy will be happy at Kendal and wish her love and good wishes for 1921, signed Beatrix Heelis, sheet size 17.5 x 22.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £400

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Ambleside September 21st '19, "My dear Grace" (Nicholson) where she discusses a death, signed Beatrix Heelis with envelope addressed to Mrs Nicholson Ashton Leigh Kirkby Thore Penrith. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Ambleside November 8th '18 and addressed to "My dear Grace" (Nicholson) in which she discusses "Have you or Isabel time to send us a postcard about Blanche", she also discusses Arthur suddenly visiting and finding him like a drowned rat sitting just inside the kitchen door.  18 x 11 cm, signed Beatrix Heelis. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £400 - £600

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), initialled letter addressed Sawrey Ambleside dated December 11 '16, "To my dear Grace" (Nicholson) in which she discusses a litter of puppies in Blackpool and getting a "Lish" ploughman to plough through some clay, and also discusses Nancy being very amusing, initialled HBH.  2.5 x 15 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £400 - £600

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943, autographed letter addressed Sawrey Ambleside October 27 '16 titled "My Dear Isabel" (Isabel Boazman nee Nicholson) regarding her request for an entry in her autograph book, together with entry Words from a William Wordsworth song dated October 1916. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £400 - £600

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), unsigned letter of notes as to the dispersal and display of certain of her possessions, to include her watercolour drawings of funghi to be offered to The Armitt Library, a looking glass with ivory knobs which belonged to her great grandmother Alice Hayhurst Crompton and finally a line "No old horse or worn out dog to be sold, either given to a really trustworthy person or put down". 22.5 x 17.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), an original engagement photograph of Beatrix Potter and William Heelis, marked to the mount "A portrait by Fry & Son Gloucester Terrace Kensington", the photograph 14.5 cm x 10 cm, together with an original photograph by Rupert Potter (Beatrix's Father) and William Heelis, annotated by Rupert Potter and signed by him on the reverse with dated 14th October 1913, the day before the wedding, together with various other copies of family photos. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed postcard depicting Hilltop Farm, addressed to Sibyl Heelis Appleby Westmorland and initialled HBH. 8.5 x 13.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £200 - £300

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Near Ambleside October 8th '26 written "To my dear Grace" where she discusses giving advice about another persons child and later discussing not to decide in a hurry about Nancy, she also discusses sheep farming and visiting Seascale and Keswick.  NOTE: Grace (Grace Nicholson nee Heelis, her husband's sister) whose daughter was Nancy Nicholson.  25 x 20 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £800 - £1200

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Near Ambleside June 9th '26, in which she discusses the news from Appleby that Arthur had died, signed Beatrix Heelis. 17.5 x 11 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £300 - £500

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Sawrey Near Ambleside October 8 '22, addressed to My Dear Dick (possibly Richard Nicholson) in which she discusses fishing, pheasants and partridges, signed Aunt Beatrix. 18 x 11.5 cm. Together with a letter to Brigadier John Heelis O.B.E. discussing the letter and saying that the letter to Dick would be her Uncle Richard Nicholson, signed by Nancy. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £500 - £800

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter signed Beatrix Heelis dated September 7 '24 addressed Sawrey Ambleside.  Dear James (James Nicholson Beatrix Potters brother in law discussing his secret good news (possibly the birth of a child) and copyright of books, later discussing Peter Rabbit.  23.5 x 18 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £800 - £1200

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), signed greetings card From Uncle Willie and Aunt Beatrix All of you A Merry Christmas 1934, the front marked Greetings and with Jemima Puddleduck and internally with picture of Peter Rabbit and Jemima Puddleduck and Tom Kitten. 1934 ICAA edition card  16.5 x 12 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £800 - £1200

Helen Beatix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), a signed greetings card "From William (Wm) and Beatrix Heelis To all at Millrigg A Merry Christmas, with illustration to front "September originally from Peter Rabbits Almanac 1929. 1939 ICAA edition card  15 x 11.5 cm. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £800 - £1200

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1886-1943), watercolour Christmas Card marked to the front "With Kind Remembrances and Best Wishes for Christmas and the coming year from Hilltop Farm", unsigned, depicting Hilltop Farm at night time in the snow, dated December 15th '12.   9 x 5.5 cm.  For further examples please see Victoria & Albert Museum. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £2500 - £3000

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), The Tale of Pigling Bland, signed first edition, first issues presentation copy inscribed by the author for W M Heelis, "With love from Beatrix Heelis in remembrance of a pleasant and successful summer October 27th 1913", with an image of a heart and peppermint accidentally omitted page 69. Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £800 - £1200

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), Peter Rabbits Almanac for 1929, signed first edition, presentation copy inscribed by the author "For John Heelis from Auntie Beatrix Peter Rabbit wishes him a Very Merry Christmas December 1928" Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £800 - £1200

Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943) pen and ink drawing "A Sunday Stroll at Lindeth" depicting Pigling Bland and Pigwig gazing over a valley.  8 x 11 cm, framed and mounted.  NOTE: This is a preliminary sketch for the drawing on Page 77 of "The Tale of Pigling Bland". Provenance: From the family of late Brig John Heelis OBE (1921-2008), Great nephew of Beatrix Potter, grandson of Edward Alexander Heelis (abt. 1858 - 1925) former mayor of Appleby, brother in law of Helen Beatrix Heelis (Potter)  (1866-1943)

Estimated: £1500 - £2000

Beatrix Helen Heelis (Potter) (1866-1943), autographed letter addressed Castle Cottage Sawrey Near Ambleside October 22nd '30, to Mr David Parks regarding his termination of lease at Tipperthwaite Farm (Coniston), together with a letter from the vendor explaining the letter.

Estimated: £300 - £500

Beatrix Potter interest, "The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends" (TV Series 1992-1998), original animation cel from "The Tale of Mr Todd (Benjamin Bunny)", marked to the rear Grand Slamm Animation directed by Geoff Dunbar, background by Janet Archer, 29 x 40 cm, together with a copy letter from Janet Archer (born 1942) outlining her career and describing the cel.

Estimated: £250 - £350

Beatrix Potter interest, "The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends" (TV Series 1992-1998), original animation cel from "The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny" Peter Rabbit in Mr MacGregors garden, marked to the rear Grand Slamm Animation directed by Geoff Dunbar, background Janet Archer, 30 x 40 cm, together with a copy letter from Janet Archer (born 1942) outlining her career and describing the cel.

Estimated: £300 - £500

Beatrix Potter interest, "The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends" (TV Series 1992-1998), original production cel and background, from "The Tale of Mr Todd" Benjamin Bunny searching for missing bunnies in a bluebell wood, marked to the rear Grand Slamm Animation, directed by Geoff Dunbar, background Janet Archer.  30 x 40 cm, together with a copy letter from Janet Archer (born 1942) outlining her career and describing the cel.

Estimated: £250 - £350

Two Beatrix Potter special editions, The Tailor of Gloucester, limited edition cased set No. 133/500 To commemorate the centenary of the first publication 1903, together with The Tale of Two Bad Mice limited edition cased set No. 63/100 To commemorate the centenary of the first publication 1904.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Two Beatrix Potter special editions, The Tale of Peter Rabbit limited edition cased set No. 358/500 To commemorate the centenary of the first publication 1902, together with The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin limited edition cased set No. 358/500 To commemorate the centenary of the first publication 1903.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Twenty three volumes of miscellaneous Beatrix Potter books, various editions and dates.

Estimated: £30 - £50

Of Beatrix Potter (Heelis) interest, "The Art of Beatrix Potter" by Enid and Leslie Linder second edition, "The Magic Year of Beatrix Potter" by Margaret Lane, together with six Royal Albert figurines and eleven Royal Albert and Wedgwood teacups, saucers, plates etc featuring Peter Rabbit etc.

Estimated: £50 - £80

Hillu Liebelt (born 1959 Germany), woven sculptural tapestry "Wave One". Height 27 cm.

Estimated: £40 - £60

Taxidermy - A fourteen point Scottish Red Stag head mounted on an oak shield, marked ADP CNOC AN EICH 1922, 18 stone, 12 lbs, the shield impressed to the rear WA MacLeay Inverness.

Estimated: £200 - £300

A pair of cast iron horse head gatepost tops or garden ornaments. Height 45 cm, maximum depth +/- 30 cm, base width 19 cm.

Estimated: £150 - £200

A National American till, with pounds, shilling and pence denominations.  Height 43 cm, width 50 cm, depth 40 cm.

Estimated: £200 - £300

One volume "Crome's Etchings", a catalogue and in appreciation with some account of his paintings by Henry Studdy Theobald 1906.

Estimated: £30 - £50

One volume first edition "Life of Amelia Opie" by Cecilia Lucy Brightwell London and Norwich published.

Estimated: £20 - £30

A 19th century copper coal receiver, with loop handle and riveted body. Height excluding handle 32 cm, top diameter 36 cm.

Estimated: £40 - £60

A set of 19th century brass balance scales, with pans and various Avery weights. Maximum height 67 cm, base width 54 cm, depth 24.5 cm.

Estimated: £50 - £80

A pair of wrought iron fire dogs. Height 38 cm, length 46 cm.

Estimated: £10 - £15

No lot.

A collection of Royal Commemorative books, Commemoration of Queen Victoria 1837-1897, together with Illustrated London News Diamond Jubilee for 1897, together with Great Britain Her Beauty and Achievements, Photographs from The Times, The Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee 1910-1935 Edition and Coronation souvenir book for 1937.

Estimated: £10 - £15

A vintage child's tea set, in original box, together with three vintage dolls and a Teddy Bear.

Estimated: £10 - £15

The Antiques Challenge Game, in original box, unused.

Estimated: £10 - £15

No lot.

A doorstop in the form of a vintage carpet bowl. Height 46 cm.

Estimated: £20 - £30