Auction alert: British & continental paintings – to include Bernard Rooke sculptures

A sale of British & continental paintings – to include Bernard Rooke sculptures is being held on Friday 26^th May 2023, from 10am.

The sale is being run by Stacey’s Auctioneers & Valuers who are based at the Essex Auction Rooms in Rayleigh. However, this event will be held at Baddow Antique Centre, The Bringey, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 7JW.

251 lots will be going under the hammer, 26 of which are works by Bernard Rooke. We have history with Bernard Rooke, we own a stunning floor lamp by him (very similar to lot #218) – for which we’ve been trying to source an original lampshade. If you have one knocking about in a loft or basement, please let us know! If you’re wondering what one looks like, have a look below at lot #223.

The buyer’s premium applied to these lots is 25% including VAT. You can leave bids via the Stacey’s website or you can bid live either on The Saleroom or EasyLiveAuction websites – added fees will be charged for the live bidding services.

If you are the winning bidder on any items, Stacey’s recommend the following shipping companies:

Jentel – 01268 776777
Chelmsford MBE – 01245 262527

Lot 201: A framed three dimensional ceramic and canvas contemporary sculpture by Bernard Rooke

With raised earthenware fragments on a white ground in a pine frame. 89 x 74cm
Estimate: £200 – £300

Lot 205: A framed contemporary three dimensional moulded and painted picture by Bernard Rooke

Signed lower right in pencil. 89 x 70cm
Estimate: £150 – £200

Lot 218: A large floor standing contemporary ceramic floor standing lamp sculpture by Bernard Rooke

Height, not including light fitting and shade, 118cm
Estimate: £300 – £500

Lot 219: A contemporary ceramic lamp by Bernard Rooke with a black shade

Height, including shade, 46cm
Estimate: £100 – £150

Lot 220: A contemporary ceramic lamp, decorated with moulded butterfly and moth and with foliage

With an internal light by Bernard Rooke. Height, 32cm
Estimate: £100 – £150

Lot 223: A contemporary ceramic lamp with raised insects by Bernard Rooke with shade

Height, including shade, 67cm
Estimate: £60 – £100

Price Points: Thermoelectric lamps

A few weeks ago, I didn’t even know that thermoelectric lamps existed. Physics (followed by maths and chemistry) was my worst subject at school. I couldn’t get my head around how energy, mass and the like worked. To this day, I still can’t – which is why I’m absolutely amazed at how heat can get a light to work.

I think that, although all three below are thermoelectric lamps, they work in different ways. One uses candlelight – managing to amplify the flame from one tea light. The next has an integral battery that’s charged simply by placing it on top of a hot range or woodburning stove. and the battery can then run a bulb for almost a full day. Finally, the bottom lamp uses a naked flame and kerosene to power two bulbs. It’s science with a dusting of magic!

All three lamps are fairly pricey, but only one of them gets me excited. I love the fact that the heat from my almost primeval wood-fired stove can charge my 21^st century iPhone, laptop or tablet. You can even get an accessory for it that allows you to charge the lamp via solar power!

TLIGHT: ThermLight thermal power generated LED lamp: £79.00, Amazon
• Multi directional LED light (bright white) powered by a small lit candle (tea light)
• The heat generated by the tea light converted into electric energy supplying 18 LEDs
• Eco friendly – no batteries or electric current required – 2 Peltier modules
• Compact and stylish design for indoor and outdoor use (rust resistant)
• Includes 9 light tea lights – 4 hours per candle
TEGpro Stove Lite Pro: £200.00
Place it on your hot stove top, and within a minute or two it starts to emit light. The Stove Lite Pro includes a built-in rechargeable battery, mode select button and USB phone/tablet charging port. Once the Stove Lite’s internal battery is charged it may be used off-stove as a light for up to 20 hours or used to recharge your phone or tablet.
The Stove Lite Pro uses a Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) that leverages the difference in temperature to create electricity. In addition to heat for warmth, now your wood stove can also be used to run and charge a mobile light source, the Stove Lite Pro.
Functional steampunk thermoelectric kerosene desk lamp: £9,203.87, Etsy
Powered by the primordial flame located in the heart of the machine…
…working on kerosene, no power cords or batteries.

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Steampunk thermoelectric kerosene desk lamp
£9,203.87

Tegpro Stove Lite Pro
£200.00