Ninetta Butterworth Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Ninetta Butterworth Art Value Price Guide

Mar. 24, 2025
A RARE .177 NORMAN MAY 'VIXEN' WEIHRAUCH HW35 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE WITH EXPORT STOCK, serial no. 707057,
Est: £300 - £500
A RARE .177 NORMAN MAY 'VIXEN' WEIHRAUCH HW35 BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE WITH EXPORT STOCK, serial no. 707057, circa 1979, with blued 19 1/2in. barrel (missing fore-sight), 'VIXEN' marking to the right side of breech-block, adjustable rear-sight, polished chrome-finished manual breech-catch, blued air-chamber with machined telescopic sight rail, rear-mounted push-button safety without indicator, walnut half-stock of 'Export' style with chequered grip and finger-grooved fore-end, polished chrome-plated trigger guard, factory sling swivels, the whole appearing little used with some light marks to wood, apparent original internals Provenance: The company of Norman May of Bridlington, U.K. were well known importers of quality German air rifles and had in their portfolio the BSF range as well as Weihrauch. Weihrauch dominated the adult UK air rifle market in the 1970's to 1990's, with their HW35 model being the best seller in all its guises. Norman May Co. did the unthinkable towards the end of the 1970's and decided to customise these Weihrauch rifles, giving them the new name of 'Vixen' and improving on what most buyers already considered perfection. It took a couple of years for the final version to be arrived at and modifications included cosmetic alterations such as chroming certain pieces of the furniture but the main difference was internal. The piston was sleeved down making the mainspring a tighter fit and less likely to buckle. The piston was also polished and chromed and a special bespoke guide-rod fitted, unique to each rifle and different for each calibre. Originally a special longer nickel-alloy coated Swedish steel mainspring was also utilised. The transfer port was also modified and particular to the calibre. Sadly, many of the original springs failed within the first few shots and were often replaced with proprietary Weihrauch springs. Three versions were produced with customer request sometimes mixing the specifications. The Standard model used a 22in. barrel and the action was fitted in the plain beech stock. A 'Luxus' version with walnut stock and a shorter barrel was also available, and this, the 'Export' version, both using the Weihrauch stocks of the same name. It is believed around 200 examples were made in .177 and around 500 in .22 across all models. With the retail price of an HW35 being approximately £54 in 1979, the Vixen at £157 for the top model was a considered purchase. These Weihrauchs were the first commercially available customised and tuned pieces and paved the way for later companies such as Venom and Air-Masters
Holts Auctioneers
Dec. 02, 2024
A RARE .22 NORMAN MAY 'VIXEN' WEIHRAUCH HW35 EXPORT BREAK-BARREL AIR RIFLE, serial no. 723069,
Est: £300 - £500
A RARE .22 NORMAN MAY 'VIXEN' WEIHRAUCH HW35 EXPORT BREAK-BARREL AIR RIFLE, serial no. 723069, circa 1979, with blued 22in. barrel, 'VIXEN' marking to the right side of breech-block (open sights absent), polished chrome-finished manual breech-catch, blued air-chamber with machined telescopic sight rail, rear-mounted push-button safety without indicator, walnut half-stock of 'Export' style with chequered grip and finger-grooved fore-end, polished blacked trigger guard and factory sling swivels, the whole appearing little used with some light marks to wood, mainspring replaced (see below) Provenance: The company of Norman May of Bridlington, U.K. were well known importers of quality German air rifles and had in their portfolio the BSF range as well as Weihrauch. Weihrauch dominated the adult UK air rifle market in the 1970's to 1990's, with their HW35 model being the best seller in all its guises. Norman May Co. did the unthinkable towards the end of the 1970's and decided to customise these Weihrauch rifles, giving them the new name of 'Vixen' and improving on what most buyers already considered perfection. It took a couple of years for the final version to be arrived at and modifications included cosmetic alterations such as chroming certain pieces of the furniture but the main difference was internal. The piston was sleeved down making the mainspring a tighter fit and less likely to buckle. The piston was also polished and chromed and a special bespoke guide-rod fitted, unique to each rifle and different for each calibre. Originally a special longer nickel-alloy coated Swedish steel mainspring was also utilised. The transfer port was also modified and particular to the calibre. Sadly, many of the original springs failed within the first few shot and were often replaced with proprietary Weihrauch springs. Three versions were produced with customer request sometimes mixing the specifications. The Standard model used a 22in. barrel and the action was fitted in the plain beech stock. A 'Luxus' version with walnut stock and a shorter barrel was also available, and this, the 'Export' version, both using the Weihrauch stocks of the same name. It is believed around 200 examples were made in .177 and around 500 in .22 across all models. With the retail price of an HW35 being approximately £54 in 1979, the Vixen at £157 for the top model was a considered purchase. These Weihrauchs were the first commercially available customised and tuned pieces and paved the way for later companies such as Venom and Air-Masters
Holts Auctioneers
Oct. 03, 2024
NINETTA BUTTERWORTH (BRITISH, 1922-2010), UNTITLED (CARRIAGE RIDE)
Est: $200 - $250
NINETTA BUTTERWORTH (BRITISH, 1922-2010) UNTITLED (CARRIAGE RIDE) OIL ON BOARD; SIGNED LOWER RIGHT Estimate: $200—250 CAD
Waddington's
Dec. 07, 2023
Ninetta Butterworth (1922-2010): Lippizaner- Piajfe
Est: $600 - $900
Oil on canvas, signed 'Ninetta Butterworth' lower right. 13 x 14 in., 16 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (frame).
STAIR
Jun. 27, 2019
Ninette Buttersworth (British, b.1922) Hunting scenewatercolour,
Est: £200 - £300
Ninette Buttersworth (British, b.1922) Hunting scene watercolour, signed and dated 1952 lower left 13 7/8 x 20 3/8in. (35.25 x 51.75cm.) * Condition: Good condition with no faults.
Martel Maides
Sep. 26, 2018
DC Bronze Age Superman starring in Action Comics
Est: £5 - £10
DC Bronze Age Superman starring in Action Comics 1981 #521, 1st appearance of Vixen (Suicide Squad) with Atom and Aquaman, Good to Good Plus.
Vectis Auctions Ltd
Jul. 10, 2018
DC Bronze Age Superman starring in Action Comics
Est: £15 - £25
DC Bronze Age Superman starring in Action Comics 1981 #521, 1st appearance of Vixen (Suicide Squad) with Atom and Aquaman, Good to Good Plus.
Vectis Auctions Ltd
Oct. 14, 2016
Ninnetta Butterworth (1927-?), Watercolour, Horses grazing the hunting coun
Est: £40 - £60
Ninnetta Butterworth (1927-?), Watercolour, Horses grazing the hunting country of Leicestershire, Signed and dated ' 1946 ' lower right, 9 1/4 x 13 3/4''
Claydon Auctioneers
Mar. 13, 2015
Ninetta ' Vixen ' Butterworth (1922) Pair of watercolour and gouache
Est: £80 - £120
Ninetta ' Vixen ' Butterworth (1922) Pair of watercolour and gouache Whipper-In going through a gate with hounds & Whipper-in calling foxhounds Both signed lower right Each 5 3/4 x 7 3/4" Please Note - we do not make reference to the condition of lots within catalogue descriptions. We are however happy to provide additional information regarding the condition of items on request.
Claydon Auctioneers
Sep. 25, 2014
Oil on board depicting race horses, signed Ninette
Est: £30 - £40
Oil on board depicting race horses, signed Ninette Butterworth, gilt framed, approx. 26 x 19 cms.
British Bespoke Auctions
Dec. 08, 2013
Ninetta Butterworth (British, born 1922) Oil,
Est: R2,000 - R3,000
Ninetta Butterworth (British, born 1922) Oil, Racehorses, Signed, 50 x 75
5th Avenue Auctioneers
Sep. 25, 2013
Ninetta Butterworth
Est: €80 - €120
Ninetta Butterworth, Fighting Stallions Signed watercolour
Sheppards
Jan. 08, 2012
NINETTA BUTTERWORTH (b.1922), 'Andalusian
Est: £100 - £200
NINETTA BUTTERWORTH (b.1922), 'Andalusian Stallion', oil on board in a gilt and painted frame, 28cm x 36cm.
Lots Road Auctions
Jun. 03, 2011
Ninetta Butterworth (1922-) Oil on board Mail
Est: £200 - £300
Ninetta Butterworth (1922-) Oil on board Mail coach and four horses in snow laden landscape Signed lower right 8 1/4 x 15 1/2" Fores Collection.
Claydon Auctioneers
Dec. 07, 2010
Ninetta (Nineth) Butterworth (British, b.1922) Carriage driving scenes, with ladies and gentlemen and footmen, a pair
Est: £100 - £150
Carriage driving scenes, with ladies and gentlemen and footmen, a pair both signed watercolour 18 x 21cm (7 1/16 x 8 1/4in).
Bonhams
Mar. 03, 2010
Ninetta (Nineth) Butterworth (British, b.1922) Racing scenes
Est: £150 - £200
Racing scenes signed, oil on canvas (a pair) 25 x 29cm (9 13/16 x 11 7/16in). (2)
Bonhams
Feb. 17, 2010
Ninetta (Nineth) Butterworth (British, b.1922) Racing scenes
Est: £300 - £400
Racing scenes signed, oil on canvas (a pair) 25 x 29cm (9 13/16 x 11 7/16in). (2)
Bonhams
Nov. 11, 2009
Ninetta Butterworth 'Vixen' b.1922 'Dusk - the end
Est: £300 - £400
Ninetta Butterworth 'Vixen' b.1922 'Dusk - the end of the chase' watercolour heightened with body colour, 51cm x 71cm
Halls Fine Art
Nov. 11, 2009
Ninetta Butterworth 'Vixen' b.1922 'Huntsman and
Est: £250 - £300
Ninetta Butterworth 'Vixen' b.1922 'Huntsman and hounds on a road in winter' watercolour heightened with body colour, signed, 34cm x 50cm
Halls Fine Art
Oct. 26, 2008
NINETTA BUTTERWORTH (BRITISH, B. 1922). THE ROYAL
Est: -
NINETTA BUTTERWORTH (BRITISH, B. 1922). THE ROYAL MAIL YORK-LONDON COACH AT THE BULL AND BEAR. Oil on board, 23 x 48 inches. Signed "Ninetta Butterworth" l.l.
Bourgeault-Horan Antiquarians
Nov. 30, 2007
Ninetta Butterworth (1922 - ), horse and rider in
Est: £100 - £150
Ninetta Butterworth (1922 - ), horse and rider in military costume, signed, 6 1/42 x 8 1/2", gilt frame
Dee Atkinson & Harrison