Under the Hammer
Campbell-Rey’s Top Picks
from Collections
23 April - 8 May, Online
Award-winning design studio Campbell-Rey has worked across residential and commercial interiors, furniture and product design—mixing styles and periods with playfulness, colour and an irreverent spirit. Since launching in 2014, their clients have included Bentley, Bulgari, Baccarat, and Veuve Clicquot.
Ahead of our Collections online auction, we asked founders Duncan Campbell and Charlotte Rey to pick their top five items going under the hammer and tell us how they would style them. Bidding is open until 8 May.
A French mirrored glass commode. Probably designed by Robert Block (Swiss, act. 1930s) and manufactured by the Société Industrielle d'Art, Paris, circa 1935. Estimate: £500 - £700
A French mirrored glass commode. Probably designed by Robert Block (Swiss, act. 1930s) and manufactured by the Société Industrielle d'Art, Paris, circa 1935. Estimate: £500 - £700
Lot 11
A French mirrored glass commode
“We love this gilt engraved mirror commode as we often like to mix metals in an interior or furniture design – silver and gold next to each other feel a bit unexpected and upbeat. For more pronounced profiles in a similar vein, look at modern designers like Romeo Rega.”
A pair of Venetian brass hippocamp gondola oarlock ornaments. Estimate: £300 - £500
A pair of Venetian brass hippocamp gondola oarlock ornaments. Estimate: £300 - £500
Lot 15
A pair of Venetian brass hippocamp gondola oarlock ornaments
“Venice is always at the top of our inspiration board and these elegant but witty gondola ornaments would make for great decorative elements on a console table or shelf.”
A group of Qajar underglaze-painted moulded pottery tiles depicting mounted falconers. Persia, 19th century. Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
A group of Qajar underglaze-painted moulded pottery tiles depicting mounted falconers. Persia, 19th century. Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
Lot 68
A group of Qajar underglaze-painted moulded pottery tiles depicting mounted falconers
“We often look for antiques with a beautiful patina or an unexpected colour – and these charming tiles have both. They will be beautiful on a soft wallpaper in a smaller room.”
Attributed to Martin Battersby (1914-1982), Sunburst. Estimate: £400 - £600
Attributed to Martin Battersby (1914-1982), Sunburst. Estimate: £400 - £600
Lot 30
Sunburst, attributed to Martin Battersby
“We love astrological symbolism and this sunburst illustration, printed on linen, feels both architectural and a bit mystical. It would be a striking addition above a fireplace.”
After Andy Warhol (1928-1987), Torsos. Estimate: £250 - £350
After Andy Warhol (1928-1987), Torsos. Estimate: £250 - £350
Lot 36
Torsos, after Andy Warhol
“Posters are an accessible way to interact with great artists and artworks – this is a great example of that and with an aluminium frame it would look great on any wall. Perhaps even in a bathroom.”
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Our online auction includes items from the estate of Kenneth Partridge; the influential tastemaker and interior designer best known for his re-decoration of John Lennon's 22-room mansion, as well items from the collection of Hugo Vickers writer, historian and broadcaster. Bidding is open until 8 May.
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