Featured: The Residual Contents of Copgrove Hall

Offered for Sale by the Guy Reed Will Trustees & a Member of the Reed Family

Join us for an extraordinary auction featuring the remarkable contents of Copgrove Hall, the centerpiece of Guy Reed’s legacy since its acquisition in 1969.

This distinguished Yorkshire estate has been home to a rich collection of fine furniture, artworks, objets d'art, silver and more, each piece reflecting the timeless elegance and history of Copgrove Hall. Additionally, the sale includes a select number of items from Nidd Hall’s original collection, which were later transferred to Copgrove.

Viewings at Duggleby Stephenson, York, YO19 5GF

Tuesday 15th October 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 16th October 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 17th October 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 18th October from 9am

Featured Lots

Discover our selection of featured lots from this remarkable sale.

_{Above, Left to Right: Lot 183, Lot 203 and Lot 197.}

Lot No. 183
Edwardian Adam Revival green-painted and parcel gilt kidney-shaped dressing table, raised triple mirror back with shaped cresting, leather inset top within a trailing floral painted band and foliate carved edge, fitted with five drawers decorated with urn and floral bouquets, on turned supports painted with acanthus leaves and draped festoons; together with matching stool with cane seat. Estimate £300-500.

Lot No. 203
Large early 20th century French gilt metal mounted vitrine, serpentine and bombe form, C-scroll pediment decorated with extending flower heads, shaped front enclosed by single glazed door and glazed with shaped glass panes with foliate cast edging, floral pattern silk lined interior fitted with two glass shelves and one lined shelf, hand painted with Vernis Martin design panels depicting garden courting scene and putti, on cabriole supports mounted by shell and C-scroll mounts. Estimate £2,000-3,000.

Lot No. 197
Late 19th century French gilt wood and gesso enclosed armchair, the cresting carved with floral bouquets over foliate moulding, upholstered in floral pattern fabric with repeating pattern, down-swept arms with scrolled acanthus leaf terminals, on turned and fluted feet carved with foliage. Estimate £300-500.

_{Above, Left to Right: Lot 107, Lot 44 and Lot 108.}

Lot No. 107
Harry Hall (British 1815-1882): 'Adventurer' a Dark Bay Racehorse Standing in a Farmyard, oil on canvas signed and dated 1882, 70cm x 90cm. Notes: Adventurer was one of Newminster's sons and a well respected racehorse in the late 19th century; after retirement he became a successful stallion himself. Estimate £1,500-2,500.

Lot No. 44
Stella Reading - Ostrich egg painted with a view of Copgrove Hall with the stables and grounds and on a plated stand, signed and dated 1985 H16cm overall. Estimate £50-80.

Lot No. 108
Jacqueline Stanhope (Scottish 1963-): 'La Cucaracha' a Bay Racehorse with Copgrove Hall Beyond, oil on canvas signed and dated 2005, 100cm x 136cm. Notes: La Cucaracha was owned by Guy Reed and bred at Copgrove Hall, she was a specialist sprinter trained at Lambourn by Barry Hills. La Cucaracha secured a Group One success in 2005 in the Nunthorpe Stakes at York. Estimate £500-800.

_{Above, Left to Right: Lot 8, Lot 52 and Lot 29.}

Lot No. 8
Pair of Elizabeth II silver owl salt and pepper casters with gilded interiors, the naturalistically cast bodies with glass eyes H7.5cm London 2006 Maker Comyns of London. Estimate £700-1,000.

Lot No. 52
Pair of late 19th century Austrian silver and enamel vases by Hermann Böhm, of baluster form, overall decorated the top depicting musical scenes and oratory with reclining figures in togas, the ovoid bodies painted with Dithyramb scenes portraying Dionysiac worshippers playing the cymbals, pan pipes and lyre, with a dancing Maenad bearing a Thyrsus beside, and surrounding figures consuming wine, the domed pedestal feet depicting the Greek gods observing from the clouds with Putti, and recovering a lost statue from ploughed fields, within foliate silver mounts, marked A for Vienna and maker's mark HB, H21cm (2). Estimate £800-1,200.    

Lot No. 29
'The Freestone Stanley Lincoln Handicap Trophy, Doncaster Racecourse March 22nd 2003' - Silver filled model of a racehorse H32cm x W42cm on a mahogany plinth with silver plaque Sheffield 2003 Maker Laurence R Watson & Co. Estimate £500-800.

_{Above, Left to Right: Lot 94, Lot 55 and Lot 206.}

Lot No. 94
After Isidore Jules Bonheur (1827-1901): Large bronze of a racehorse 'Jongleur' with his jockey Edgar Rolfe on naturalistic rectangular base 56cm x 60cm. £600-800.    

Lot No. 55
Pair of 19th century Sevres pattern porcelain and ormolu six light candelabra, each with branches cast as lilies, carnations etc, the two handled vase shaped base with oval panels painted with cherubs amongst flowers on a bleu de ciel surround and raised on an ormolu foliate stem and circular base with scrolling bracket feet H76cm (2). Estimate £500-1,000.

Lot No. 206
19th century rosewood tripod table, circular tilt-top with gadroon carved edge, turned column with lobed bands and curled acanthus leaf carved baluster, three out-splayed supports with shell carved knees and scaled ball and claw feet. Estimate £500-800.

Own A Piece Of History

This auction presents a unique opportunity to own pieces that embody the heritage and refined lifestyle of one of Yorkshire’s most celebrated estates. Browse the catalogue and place your bids now.