4th Dec, 2025 10:30
Winter Specialist Sale
Arthur John Strutt - (British, 1819–1888) - Oil on canvas - View of Rome from the River Tiber
Arthur John Strutt (British, 1819–1888) - Oil on canvas - View of Rome from the River Tiber with the Pons Aemilius ('Ponte Rotto'), St Peter's basilica distant, signed and dated 'Roma 1853' lower right, 61cm x 95cm, in gilt frame
Ponte Rotto (Broken Bridge) is what remains of an ancient Roman bridge Pons Aemilius, first constructed in the 2nd Century BC. The deteriorated structure emerging from the Tiber was of interest to many artists during the Romantic period, with the bridge being depicted in sketches by J.M.W Turner, and Ferdinand Becker.
Sold for £2,600
Arthur John Strutt (British, 1819–1888) - Oil on canvas - View of Rome from the River Tiber with the Pons Aemilius ('Ponte Rotto'), St Peter's basilica distant, signed and dated 'Roma 1853' lower right, 61cm x 95cm, in gilt frame
Ponte Rotto (Broken Bridge) is what remains of an ancient Roman bridge Pons Aemilius, first constructed in the 2nd Century BC. The deteriorated structure emerging from the Tiber was of interest to many artists during the Romantic period, with the bridge being depicted in sketches by J.M.W Turner, and Ferdinand Becker.
Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 4th Dec, 2025
Our Winter Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
The auction will open the doors to one of London’s most imaginative interiors. From the private home of the influential interior designer David Carter, 40 Winks - An Eye for Design will take centre stage in our Winter Specialist Sale on Thursday 4 December, a rare opportunity to acquire pieces from a world that blurred the line between art and theatre.
Other highlights will feature a Rose Hilton oil on canvas of St Michael's Mount, an old cut solitaire diamond ring 2.31ct approx, and a fine selection of wines and spirits, including vintage port, rare whiskies, and a selection of champagne.
Full catalogue online in late November
Viewing
Wednesday 3rd December- 10am till 5pm
