Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Antiques, Estate & Job Lot Auction – 20 May 2026

Catalogue

Lot 183: A Collection of Vintage Picture Frames and Bird Artwork within a Suitcase

This auction ended on May 20, 2026.

Start price: £10

Estimated price: £10 - £20

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £24

A collection of vintage items contained within a mid-century style suitcase. The suitcase is finished in a lavender-toned exterior with a patterned paper-lined interior, featuring a brown carry handle and metal latches. The contents include an assortment of picture frames in various styles and materials. Notable among these are three ornate cast metal frames in a brass finish: one in the Art Nouveau style featuring a female figure and floral motifs, and others in the Rococo style with scrolling foliate and shell-like details. The lot also contains several rectangular and oval frames in wood and composite materials. Also included is an illustrated paper sheet titled Garden Birds, featuring watercolour-style depictions of various species with handwritten labels such as robin, Song Thrush, Blue Tit, Bullfinch, Goldfinch, and Chaffinch. No maker marks or signatures are visible on the items.