For Immediate Release 6 September 2011 Contact: Leonie Pitts +44 (0)20 7752 3121 lpitts@christies.

com

Wilton Crescent, Belgravia & Avenue Road, Regents Park

LONDON LIVING

South Kensington Following the success of the Duarte Pinto Coelho Collection in July which more than doubled pre-sale expectations, this October Christies will hold another eclectic collection sale offered from two properties, titled LONDON LIVING - Wilton Crescent, Belgravia &Avenue Road, Regents Park. Comprising two separate private collections, the 500 lot auction will encompass a wide array of objects spanning many collecting fields, and will take place on 26 October 2011 at Christies South Kensington. The two collections cover a broad price range with estimates from 400 to 50,000, containing a stylish mix of objects sure to appeal to collectors and decorators alike. This sale also represents the ideal buying opportunity for those who enjoy entertaining, with substantial dining tables and large sets of dining chairs from each property as well as a wide selection of tablewares on offer. The sale as a whole is expected to realize in the region of 1 million. Wilton Crescent, Belgravia

The first part of the sale is a private collection from a London townhouse at Wilton Crescent, Belgravia which was assembled by a Distinguished Physician and will be sold for the benefit of a charity. This sophisticated collection which represents a lifetime of connoisseurship contains old master paintings, early silver, furniture, sculpture, works of art, books and jewellery, each piece carefully selected for its rarity or beauty. One of the highlights of this collection is a rare late 16th century Nottingham alabaster depicting the resurrection (estimate: 10,000-15,000), and amongst the variety of further items featured is a charming Regency Gothic octagonal tortoiseshell tea caddy dating from circa 1810-20 (estimate: 3,0005,000) and a pair of emerald and diamond ear clips (estimate: 3,000-5,000). Avenue Road, Regents Park

The second section of the sale will feature an exciting and glamorous collection from a villa on Avenue Road, Regents Park. The items on offer include nineteenth century paintings, sculpture, clocks, furniture, and decorative objects, as well as an extensive section of lighting. Two notable highlights are a striking Venetian blackamoor console table (estimate: 20,000-40,000), and Venetian blackamoor mirror, both dating to the second half of the 19th century (estimate: 10,000-15,000) both illustrated above left. A broad range of affordable items include a Louis XVI style parcel-gilt and green painted mirror (estimate: 400600), and four glazed terracotta models of a bulldog and three pug-dogs, late 19th century (estimate: 2,000-3,000).
### High resolution images and further information available upon request Please see separate highlights sheet for individual lot images http://www.christies.com/departments/private-collections-and-country-house-sales-uk

Notes to Editors: Public Viewing: Saturday 22 October: Sunday 23 October: Monday 24 October: Tuesday 25 October: Wednesday 26 October: Auction:

11.00am - 5.00pm 11.00am - 5.00pm 9.00am - 7.30pm 9.00am 5.00pm 9.00am 10.00am

LONDON LIVING - Wilton Crescent, Belgravia & Avenue Road, Regents Park (sale 3691) Wednesday, 26 October 2011 at 10.00am

Ecatalogue:

Available online from mid-September 2011 at www.christies.com/calendar

Christies South Kensington Open seven days a week, Christies South Kensington is one of the busiest salerooms in the UK, annually holding over 100 sales and offering more than 20,000 lots. The recently refurbished saleroom facilities and exhibition spaces provide one of the most accessible, well lit and welcoming sales arenas in the world, consistently attracting over 200,000 visitors a year. Interiors sales dedicated to home furnishings are held three times a month alongside monthly Sunday sales of single-owner collections, and specialised sales for the avid collector are scheduled throughout the year according to category. Every lot is beautifully illustrated in a large scale magazine-style catalogue and in an online e-catalogue. Christies South Kensington appeals to a worldwide audience in 2010 bidders originated from over 50 countries, with around 20% of bidders taking part in auctions from the comfort of their own home or office, using Christies unique online bidding facility, Christies LIVE. CHRISTIES SOUTH KENSINGTON 85 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LD OPENING SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Monday: 9.00am 7.30pm Tuesday Friday: 9.00am 5.00pm Saturday & Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm WWW.CHRISTIES.COM Prices do not include buyers premium

LONDON LIVING Wilton Crescent, Belgravia and Avenue Road, Regents Park
CHRISTIES SOUTH KENINGTON ~ 26 OCTOBER 2011 WILTON CRESCENT, BELGRAVIA HIGHLIGHT

An empire marble bust of Napoleon Bonaparte, early 19th century Estimate 4,000-6,000

Circle of Antonis Mor (Utrecht 1516/20-c. 1576 Antwerp) Portrait of a gentleman, three-quarterlength, in armour, his right, hand resting on a helmet oil on panel Estimate 5,000-8,000

A William and Mary silver tazza. London, 1691 Estimate 3,000-5,000

An East European wheel-lock birding rifle (Tschinke) Mid-17th century Estimate 8,000 12,000

A pair of brass mounted teak processional horses, late 19th century, probably South India Estimate 1,500-2,500

A Regency tortoiseshell and ivory octagonal tea-caddy, early 19th century Estimate 3,000-5,000

A late Victorian cut-glass sixteen light chandelier, attributed to F & C Osler, Birmingham, late 19th century Estimate 8,000-12,000

An English parcel-gilt polychrome carved alabaster relief of the Resurrection Nottingham, 15th century Estimate 10,000,-15,000

A pair of emerald and diamond earclips. Estimate3,000-5,000

AVENUE ROAD, REGENTS PARK HIGHLIGHTS

An African beadwork armchair 20th century, possibly Nigerian Estimate 500-800

Follower of William Wissing Portrait of a gentleman, oil on canvas Estimate 3,000-5,000

A French sculpted white marble and ormolu striking mantel clock, signed and dated Henry Dasson, 1887 Estimate 10,000-15,000

A set of five pairs of floral silk curtains and three giltwood pelmets, contemporary Estimate 3,000-5,000

An Austrian glazed terracotta model of a bulldog and three pug-dogs, late 19th century Estimate 2,0003,000

A pair of French `Japonisme' ormolu five-light wall appliques, late 19th century, attributed to Escalier de Cristal Electricity Estimate 8,000-12,000

A pair of parcel-gilt and painted console tables, second half 19th century Estimate 10,000-15,000

A pair of French buttoned leather oak armchairs Circa 1930-50 Estimate 3,000-5,000

A set of four walnut and figured walnut columns early 20th century Estimate 8,000-12,000

### High resolution images and further information available upon request Please see separate press release for sale details http://www.christies.com/departments/private-collections-and-country-house-sales-uk Notes to Editors: Public Viewing: Saturday 22 October: Sunday 23 October: Monday 24 October: Tuesday 25 October: Wednesday 26 October: Auction:

11.00am - 5.00pm 11.00am - 5.00pm 9.00am - 7.30pm 9.00am 5.00pm 9.00am 10.00am

LONDON LIVING - Wilton Crescent, Belgravia & Avenue Road, Regents Park (sale 3691) Wednesday, 26 October 2011 at 10.00am

Ecatalogue:

Available online from mid-September 2011 at www.christies.com/calendar

Christies South Kensington Open seven days a week, Christies South Kensington is one of the busiest salerooms in the UK, annually holding over 100 sales and offering more than 20,000 lots. The recently refurbished saleroom facilities and exhibition spaces provide one of the most accessible, well lit and welcoming sales arenas in the world, consistently attracting over 200,000 visitors a year. Interiors sales dedicated to home furnishings are held three times a month alongside monthly Sunday sales of single-owner collections, and specialised sales for the avid collector are scheduled throughout the year according to category. Every lot is beautifully illustrated in a large scale magazine-style catalogue and in an online e-catalogue. Christies South Kensington appeals to a worldwide audience in 2010 bidders originated from over 50 countries, with around 20% of bidders taking part in auctions from the comfort of their own home or office, using Christies unique online bidding facility, Christies LIVE. CHRISTIES SOUTH KENSINGTON 85 Old Brompton Road, London, SW7 3LD OPENING SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Monday: 9.00am 7.30pm Tuesday Friday: 9.00am 5.00pm Saturday & Sunday: 11.00am - 5.00pm WWW.CHRISTIES.COM Prices do not include buyers premium