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Orlando Atty's Top Picks | Robert Kime: The Personal Collection
Known the world over as the ‘great assembler’ of beautiful things, Robert Kime’s unique eye and aesthetic sensibility led him to become one of the leading design figures of his generation. We are pleased to be offering his private collection in our auction Robert Kime: The Personal Collection on 4, 5 & 6 October 2023.
Having joined the Robert Kime team in 2010, Orlando Atty, worked closely with Robert over the years, and under his guidance and teaching, he rose to become Managing Director of Robert Kime Ltd in 2016. Ahead of the auction, Orlando picks out some of his favourite pieces from his friend and mentor's collection.
Orlando Atty's Top Picks
No. 1
Lot 119: An Iznik pottery jug, Ottoman Turkey, circa 1620 | Est. £3,000-5,000 (+ fees)
“This is a fine Iznik jug which is beautifully drawn. This type of design has provided inspiration for Robert Kime Limited fabrics in the past.”
No. 2
Lot 101: A Victorian mahogany open armchair, late 19th century | Est. £1,000-1,500 (+ fees)
“This chair, which Robert inherited, has a lovely, lived-in look, as it has gently faded over the years”
No. 3
Lot 233: A painted model of a forty-two gun galleon, 19th century | Est. £500-1,000 (+ fees)
“Purchased from a good friend of Robert’s, this is an unexpected example of the painted models that Robert had. I’ve always admired the detail on this one.”
No. 4
Kitchen Vases - Wanli large blue and white jars
“These lots are excellent examples of Wanli Jars, collected over many years. They are impactful decorative items that can add a lot of depth to any interior.”
Lot 396: Two large blue and white jars, Chinese, Wanli (1573-1620) | Est. £3,000-5,000 (+ fees)
Lot 398: Two large blue and white jars, Chinese, Wanli (1573-1620); together with another of a slightly later date | Est. £3,000-5,000 (+ fees)
Lot 399: Three large blue and white jars, Chinese, Wanli (1573-1620) | Est. £4,000-6,000 (+ fees)
No. 5
Lot 227: A George III mahogany chest, circa 1760 | Est. £700-1,000 (+ fees)
“This is a great example of Robert’s practice of putting something simple amongst very good items. This chest is nicely made and it followed Robert around for a long time.”
No. 6
Lot 411: Caucasian dragon fragmentary carpet, 17th century | Est. £20,000-30,000 (+ fees)
“Robert hung this impressive ‘Dragon Carpet’ in France. It has a particularly wonderful scale, filling a space without being overwhelming.”
No. 7
Lot 90: Edward Lear (English 1812-1888), ‘Temple ruins in Athens [Zeus Olympic]’, Pencil and watercolour | Est. £1,000-1,500 (+ fees)
“Robert collected a lot of Edward Lear pictures, but of Egypt in particular. I always admired and found this one of interest as it was Greece.”
No. 8
Lot 265: A Ziegler carpet, West Persia, late 19th century | Est. £8,000-12,000 (+ fees)
“This carpet has interesting colours, especially the green. Again, it has a lovely faded, lived in look which was always an essential in Robert’s interiors.”
No. 9
Lot 209: An antiquarian gilt metal mounted 'Bog Oak' pedestal, probably Irish, mounted in the early 19th century | Est. £800-1,200 (+ fees)
“Whilst it looks rather unassuming, this piece drew Robert into its history; it has been transformed from just a piece of ‘bog oak’.”
No. 10
Lot 332: A pair of William & Mary ebonised beech side chairs, late 17th century | Est. £1,500-2,500 (+ fees)
“This ‘near pair’ of side chairs are a classic Robert Kime trope with detailed upholstery, finished with an interesting trim; very smart.”
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Auction Details
Wednesday 4, Thursday 5 & Friday 6 October 2023
Dreweatts, Donnington Priory, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2JE, UK
Day 1: Wednesday 4 October 2023 | 10.30am BST | Warwick Square, London (Lots 1-399)
Day 2: Thursday 5 October 2023 | 10.30am BST | La Gonette, France (Lots 400-746)
Day 3: Friday 6 October 2023 | 10.30am BST | (Lots 747-918)
ON VIEW:
Dreweatts London (highlights): Friday 8 - Thursday 14 September 2023
Dreweatts Donnington Priory (full sale): Saturday 30 September - Tuesday 3 October 2023
