POLAROIDS snapped by David Hockney are among a varied list of lots at a 'country house'-style auction in July.

Charterhouse will host a two-day online auction from Sherborne on July 4 and 5.

“There is a fascinating selection of lots, from a 7th century BC Cypriot earthenware jug to Regency furniture, Victorian portrait pictures and modern 20th century furnishings with Lalique glass and a Mies van der Rohe Barcelona table,” said auctioneer Richard Bromell.

“And if none of these take you fancy then a Cartier 18ct white gold and diamond bangle or a John Deere ride on lawn mower might just.”

The auction, being held on Thursday and Friday, June 4 and 5, will be online only with live internet, telephone and absentee bidding.

Highlights in the auction include a collection of David Hockney related items coming directly from the estates of the late Ann and David Graves. Ann was David Hockney’s muse for many years and David Graves his studio assistant.

From an old Somerset rectory there are a large amount of furnishings.

Here, there is period 18th and 19th century furniture through to a pair of 18th century style lead dogs which stood guard in the hallway and a late 20th century LS Lowry print of a beach scene.

However, it is not just old house which hide antiques away. Also in the auction is the contents from a recently built town house in Taunton which Charterhouse were instructed to clear.

Lots removed from this property include a collection of 17th century and later maps, a fine George III satinwood Pembroke table and a pair of late Regency hall chairs, the likes of which would usually have graced the interior of an old country house rather than a nearly new property.

Viewing for this large two day auction is by appointment only to enable the auctioneers to manage safe working practice including social distancing thereby keeping staff and clients safe. All lots are available to view on www.charterhouse-auction.com where live internet bidding is also accessible.

For further information regarding this auction, and to enter items into the busy Charterhouse program of auctions with collector’s items in July, silver, jewellery and watches in August, contact Richard Bromell at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or email images to Richard on rb@charterhouse-auction.com.

Bridgwater Mercury:

UP FOR AUCTION: Two rare polaroid photographs taken by David Hockney £400-600 (from the estates of the late David & Ann Graves)

Bridgwater Mercury:

UP FOR AUCTION: LS Lowry print £800-1,200 (Somerset Rectory)

Bridgwater Mercury:

UP FOR AUCTION: A 7th century BC Cypriot jug, £100-150

Bridgwater Mercury:

UP FOR AUCTION: Pair of lead figures of dogs £200-300 (from an old Somerset Rectory)

Bridgwater Mercury:

UP FOR AUCTION: Gainsborough style library armchair £1,000-1,500 (Somerset Rectory)

Bridgwater Mercury:

UP FOR AUCTION: George III satinwood Pembroke table £300-500 (modern Taunton townhouse)

Bridgwater Mercury:

UP FOR AUCTION: 17th century John Speede map of Worcestershire £100-200 (modern Taunton townhouse)