Artworks from an eatery which was a favourite of the Queen Mother and stars including Sean Connery and Ronnie Corbett are set to fetch £25,000 at auction.
Green's Restaurant and Oyster Bar, on Duke Street in London's St James, was owned and run by Simon Parker Bowles, the brother of the Duchess of Cornwall's former husband Andrew.
After it opened in 1982, it was a popular haunt for celebrities and members of the Royal Family until it was forced by landlords the Crown Estate to close in 2016 so that the premises could be redeveloped.
As well as being frequented by the Queen Mother, who was pictured smiling as she left the venue later in life, it was also discreetly visited by Princess Diana and her sons Princes William and Harry.
Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was also a 'very regular' visitor, Mr Parker Bowles said.
Other images of stars at the venue show James Bond star Connery, as well as the much-loved comedian Corbett, who was best known for his The Two Ronnies double act with Ronnie Barker.
The paintings and cartoons which once adorned the walls were commissioned by the restaurateur's wife, Carolyn.
They include 'Wine Tasting', by Tanzanian-born artist Sue Macartney-Snape. It depicts a colourful bar scene whose characters were 'remarkably like' those who visited Green's, Mr Parker Bowles said. It is expected to fetch up to £5,000.
Artworks from an eatery which was a favourite of the Queen Mother and stars including Sean Connery and Ronnie Corbett are set to fetch £25,000 at auction. Green's Restaurant and Oyster Bar, on Duke Street in London's St James, was owned and run by Simon Parker Bowles, the brother of the Duchess of Cornwall's former husband Andrew. Above: 'Wine Tasting', by Tanzanian-born artist Sue Macartney-Snape. It is expected to fetch up to £5,000
After it opened in 1982, it was a popular haunt for celebrities and members of the Royal Family until it was forced by landlords the Crown Estate to close in 2016 so that the premises could be redeveloped. As well as being frequented by the Queen Mother, who was pictured smiling as she left the venue later in life (above with Simon Parker Bowles seen centre), it was also discreetly visited by Princess Diana and her sons Princes William and Harry
Other images of stars at the venue show James Bond star Sean Connery smiling with fellow actor Michael Medwin. Mr Parker Bowles said there was always 'a lot of noise and a lot of singing' when Connery visited
Also up for grabs are cartoons by Raymond Jackson, who was known as JAK and became one of Britain's best-known newspaper cartoonists after a long-running career which saw him work at titles including the Evening Standard and Mail on Sunday. The estimates for the cartoons range from £100 to £500.
Works by British artist Lincoln Seligman, who was commissioned by Mrs Parker Bowles to draw pictures of customers entering Green's, are expected to fetch up to £100 each.
The second most valuable lot is the painting 'Lady at the bar', by Anthony Bream. It is expected to sell for up to £2,500.
Speaking of the stars who visited, Mr Parker Bowles said: 'My favourite visitor was Ronnie Corbett who was a very dear friend of mine.
'He was very shy Ronnie, he used to sneak into my table and hope nobody saw him.'
He said there was always 'a lot of noise and a lot of singing' when Connery visited, whilst the Royal family were 'fun to have around'.
The paintings and cartoons which once adorned the walls were commissioned by the restaurateur's wife, Carolyn. The second most valuable lot is the painting 'Lady at the bar' (pictured), by Anthony Bream. It is expected to sell for up to £2,500
Also up for grabs are cartoons by Raymond Jackson, who was known as JAK and became one of Britain's best-known newspaper cartoonists
Jackson's long-running career which saw him work at titles including the Evening Standard and Mail on Sunday. The estimates for the cartoons range from £100 to £500. Above: This cartoon featured in the Mail on Sunday before being hung on the wall at Green's. It is expected to fetch up to £100
