How to make a catch at auction: seven fish and sealife-inspired artworks and collectables
06 October 2022 Decorate with a stand out ornament – choose an aquatic themed object from an upcoming auction.
This Pilkington’s Royal Lancastrian pottery vase, designed by Richard Joyce and decorated with a fish, is estimated at £100-150 at Tennants on October 15.
Wooden fish
The wooden sculpture by artist Sam Taplin (d.2012) is titled 'Sam Taplin Blue Fish' and estimated at £600-800 at Roseberys on October 12.
Lobster Okimone
A Japanese bronze lobster okimono is offered with an estimate of £60-80 at Hannams on October 13.
Sculpture
This bronze study of a nude holding a fish is by Francis Derwent Wood (1871-1926). It is offered with a £600-1000 estimate at Lawrences of Crewkerne on October 14.
Fish dishes
This set of nine Franz Anton Mehlem fish plates are estimated at £40-60 at McTear’s on October 13.
Murano glass aquarium
This glass aquarium block encased with a fish and reeds by Murano is estimated at £100-150 at Adam Partridge on October 12.
Lobster dish
Among a group of mixed ceramics and decorative items is this lobster plate. The group is estimated at upwards of £20 and will be offered at Bellmans on October 14.
