A Second War Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal group of six awarded to Major Orlando Cartford Asper, a B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ pilot United States of America, Distinguished Flying Cross, bronze, slot brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Air Medal, bronze, with 3 clusters on riband, wrap brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; American Campaign Medal 1941-45, bronze, crimp brooch, in box of issue; European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, bronze, crimp brooch, in box of issue; Victory Medal 1945, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; Army Occupation medal, bronze, crimp brooch; Distinguished Unit Citation badge, generally very fine or better (7) £400-£500 --- Orlando “Ole” Cartford Asper was born in Kikungshan, Henan Province, China on 13 June 1917, to Lutheran Missionary parents. Having returned to the United States, he attended Pacific Lutheran High School Division, Pacific Lutheran College, Parkland. Having joined the Army Air Corps Cadet Programme at Army Air Forces Advance Flying School, Stockton Field, California on 26 January 1942, qualifying as a pilot in November 1942, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Force. From May 1943, he served as a Captain (pilot), flying B-17 Flying Fortress bombers of 96th Bomb Group, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Division, 8th Air Force, from Snetterton Heath, England. Between May and October 1942, Asper was pilot of a B-17 named "Kipling's Error", flying at least 25 Missions over target in occupied France and Germany. On 13 August 1943, he was awarded his first Air Medal for 5 combat missions, three more were to follow. He was also awarded the 8th Air Force Certificate of Valour by General Eaker for 25 combat missions. After completing his tour, in October 1943, he returned to the U.S.A. as a Pilot Instructor, before returning to Europe as 1st Lieutenant, piloting twin engine aircraft passenger flights for European Air Transport Service. He also served as Administrative Officer for 8 months in 1946-7, duties including meeting and greeting dignitaries at Rhein Main Airfield, Germany. Appointed a Captain in the U.S.A.F. Reserve on 1 April 1948, he rejoined U.S.A.F. 7th Division Strategic Air Command as an Admin Officer in January 1951 and retired on 30 September 1965. In civilian life, ‘Ole’ taught biology and science in York High School, Nebraska, and also taught at the University of Washington in Seattle. He later worked as an engineer for Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle, where he worked on numerous projects, including hovercraft and hydroplanes; he also worked as a nuclear waste engineer for Westinghouse at Hanford Nuclear Plant in Richland, WA. He died on 3 April 1986, in Seattle, King county, Washington. Sold with original 1942 Graduation book, Aviation Cadet Class 42-K. Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School, Stockton Field, California, 8th Air Force Certificate of Valour for 25 combat missions signed by General Ira Eaker, portrait photo, very extensive & detailed official copy of service record, personnel reports, and other original papers.
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A B-17 Flying Fortress pilot’s Distinguished Service Cross group of six awarded to Major Sidney Hantman, of 322 Squadron who was badly wounded when cannon-shell from a German fighter blew off his arm during an attack on the Arado Fleugenwerke in October 1943 - at the time he was ‘filling in’ for a sick rear gunner having already completed his own tour of operations as a pilot - he continued his duty until he passed out from loss of blood United States of America, Distinguished Service Cross, bronze, numbered ‘13747’, wrap brooch; in case of issue (cover distressed), with miniature Distinguished Service Cross, with brooch mount; Air Medal, bronze, numbered 16441, wrap brooch; Purple Heart, gilt and enamel, slot brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Army Commendation Medal; American Defense Service Medal, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; Victory Medal 1945, slot brooch, in box of issue, generally very fine or better (6) £800-£1,000 --- Distinguished Service Cross Citation: ‘The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sidney Hantman, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Tail Gunner and Observer in a B-17 Heavy Bomber of the 322nd Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, during a bombardment mission over Germany on 9 October 1943. Although he had completed his missions as a pilot and was serving as squadron Operations Officer, First Lieutenant Hantman volunteered to fill a crew vacancy by occupying the tail gunner observer position. Before arriving at the target area, his aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters and he was struck by an explosive shell which blew off his right arm at the shoulder, and caused a compound fracture of his right leg and inflicted extensive wounds to his right thigh. In total disregard of the pain of his wounds and without regard for the preservation of his life, Lieutenant Hantman remained at his post without first aid or assistance and continued to discharge his duties under enemy attack until he was on the verge of unconsciousness. He then began to work his way forward to obtain someone to take over his post at which time he collapsed from shock and loss of blood. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Hantman on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Headquarters: U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 15 (1944).’ Sidney Hantman was born on 23 April 1916, in Springfield. In 1943, he was serving as an Assistant operations officer, flying in B17 Flying Fortress’s of 322 Squadron, part of 91st Bomb Group. On 9 October 1943, as part of the crew of B-17 #604 (42-5804) "Hell’s Hallo”, Hantman took part in a raid on the Arado Fleugenwerke, in Anklam, Germany. However just before reaching their target, the aircraft was hit by a 20mm cannon round. A Squadron report stated that: ‘1st Lt. Sidney Hantman (Ass't operations officer of this squadron) while riding in the tail position of A/C 604 piloted by Lt. Everett and Major Donald Sheeler, was struck by a 20 mm. It cut his right arm off close to the shoulder, penetrated his thigh and went on through his leg. Hantman was hit just before the formation reached the target at about *** hours. Tourniquet could not be applied as arm was sheared off too close to body. S/Sgt . W. S. French, right waist gunner on A/C 804, was struck by flak or bullet in hand. Injury not serious although French was hospitalized. S/Sgt A. K. Baker, radio operator on A/C 511, struck in forehead by flak.’ A further Squadron report of the raid stated: ‘A/A Fire: No fire at target, meager to moderate fire from Madergale, Rostock, Warnestrude, Fehasian Island and Bad Sulms. All inaccurate. We were out of their range. Enemy Opposition: Up to 300 E/ A were encountered, mostly twin engine craft, some single engines - FW190, ME109, ME110, He111, Do217, JU87, JU88, FW189. First met E/A at 1032 hours and not until our remaining planes of the formation were well offshore at 1035 did the E/A cease their attacks. Enemy employed rockets which were fired by the Me110, Ju88 and FW190. Although fighter support was to have met us at point in the North Sea, our formation did not see them.’ 1st Lieutenant Hantman and Staff Sergeant French were taken to the 49th Station Hospital before moving to a hospital in or near Cambridge. He was later taken back to America and sent to Water Reed Hospital in Washington D.C. He met his wife-to-be at Walter Reed and had one or more children. Promoted Major, in later life Hantman was a life member of The Legion of Valor, serving as National Commander 1968-1969. He resided in Maryland and died at home at Silver Spring on 17 March 1973. Sold with medal riband bar, mounted as worn in photographs, Major’s rank insignia, leather flying jacket name label, large 322nd Bombardment Squadron and smaller Army Air Force cloth flying jacket patches; Legion of Valor banner and National Commander forage cap, U.S. Air Force sweetheart cushion cover; paperwork, including service record, original citation and certificate for Army Commendation; period file with detailed commendations, menu from dinner honouring Hantman in 1957, Hartman’s Armed Forces of the United States card, with photo and left fingerprint, noting his right ‘Amputated’, giving his rank of Major, dated June 1950; Legion of Valor membership card, Governor of Kentucky Order of Kentucky Colonels membership, 1973, 91st Bomb Group Memorial Association membership, 1973; together with a large quantity of photographs, including one of the attack where he lost his arm, of large portrait (wearing medal ribands), damaged aircraft, veteran shots, also meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Three: Second Lieutenant J. M. Kent, Durham Light Infantry, who died of wounds in August 1915 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. J. M. Kent Durh. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. J. M. Kent.) extremely fine (3) £80-£100 --- James Maddison Kent was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in 1885. ‘He served his articles in the offices of Messrs. Ridley, Son, and Tully on the Quayside, and afterwards entered the office of Messrs. A. T. Watson, coal exporters, where he remained for six years. He was appointed manager to the Frachtcontro Gesellschaft Company, Guildhall Chambers, and remained in that position until the outbreak of the war. Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant into the 3rd Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, on 15 August 1914, he joined the 2nd Battalion in France on 7 January 1915, and served until he died on 5 August 1915, of wounds received in the trenches at Hooge. He is buried in Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Belgium. Sold with various copied newspaper reports concerning his death and a copied portrait photograph.
A Second War Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross and Bronze Star group of fifteen awarded to Colonel John F. Coonan, U.S.A.F., a P-40 ‘Lightning’ and P-52 ‘Mustang’ fighter pilot credited with one Japanese ‘Zero’ fighter and a probable ‘Helen’ bomber, then three German aircraft over Europe, also flying in support of ground troops during operation ‘Market Garden’, later being shot down by a member of his own squadron and taken prisoner, he went on to serve for a further 31 years, commanding a flying F-100D Super Sabre squadron and became the first foreigner to command a R.A.A.F. squadron United States of America, Legion of Merit, Legionnaire’s badge, gilt and enamel, crimp brooch; Distinguished Flying Cross, bronze, slot brooch, in case of issue; Bronze Star, with 2 cluster emblems on ribbon, slot brooch, in case of issue; Air Medal, bronze, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Air Force Commendation Medal, bronze, with 2 oak leaf cluster emblems on riband, crimp brooch; American Defense Service Medal, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal 1941-45, bronze; with two bronze star emblems on riband, crimp brooch, in box of issue; European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, bronze, slot brooch; Victory Medal 1945, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; National Defense Service Medal, bronze star on ribbon; National Defense Service Medal, crimp brooch, in box of issue; Armed Forces Expeditionary Forces medal, bronze, crimp brooch, in box of issue: Armed Forces Reserve medal, bronze, with two emblems, slot brooch; Vietnam Service Medal, bronze, crimp brooch; South Vietnam, Service Medal, 1 clasp, 1960, generally very fine or better (15) £1,000-£1,400 --- John F. Coonan was born in Boise, Idaho, on 24 April 1918, and entered the Air Service in 1941 as an aviation cadet. He flew P-40 (Lightning) fighters with 26th Fighter Squadron in the CBI (China-Burma-India) Theatre, being credited with shooting down one Japanese Zero aircraft on 25 February 1943, also claiming a “Helen” bomber as a probable. Transitioning to P-51s in the 38th Fighter Squadron and moving to Europe, Coonan brought down three German aircraft, on 13 September and 2 November, 1944, and 3 January 1945. On this latter day, which was his 34th combat mission, Coonan was leading a flight of eight when he was shot down by another member of his squadron, 1st Lieutenant Dudley Amoss, by accident, spending the rest of the war as a prisoner of War. Of the sortie, 2nd Lieutenant Jones reported: ‘Capt. Coonan was leading a flight of 8 Mustangs approx. 10-20 miles south of Ulm, Germany. (He was flying P-51D aircraft CG-P s/n 44-14358 “Portland Rose”). Several German trainer planes were spotted flying formation a few thousand feet below us. Captain Coonan led the attack and shot down one enemy plane. Several seconds later he said that he had been hit. At low altitude he passed over a small town and belly landed on a snow-covered field adjacent to this town. I took several camera shots of the airplane which seemed to be in good condition, and while doing this I did not observe the pilot's presence in or around the plane. The remaining seven planes then proceeded towards home.’ German J 2735, reported the capture of Captain Coonan at 1300 on 3 January 1945, at Gutensell, near Laupheim. The aircraft was reported 12 to 15 percent damaged. The report further stated that Captain Coonan was shot down by ‘friendly aircraft, Mustang!’ The letters on the aircraft were CG-P. The report, which was addressed to Evaluation Centre West, Oberursel, also contained the names of 16 pilots, (the entire 38th fighter Squadron), with their corresponding plane identification letters and pilot's name that had flown on that mission! This was one of the many reasons Hanns Scharff, the interrogator at Oberursel, could name familiar members of the prisoner's squadron to him. While in prison camp, at Stalag Luft I, Coonan was quoted as saying that if he ‘caught that son-of-a-bitch (in his flight) who shot him down he'd kill him!’ Lieutenant Dudley Amoss recalls: ‘While at Stalag Luft I, I ran into Jack Coonan. He told me that his wingman had shot him down. I had to level with him and tell him that it was me who shot him down! I explained that I saw what appeared to be a lone Me-109 flying low on the deck, heading into Germany. It was a long, long, shot. I gave him a lot of lead and fired. He crash-landed. Much to my horror, as I passed over him, I recognized the plane as a P-51. Jack didn’t get angry. He just grimaced and shook his head.’ He stayed in the Air Force, serving in Greenland, England, Morocco, Iran, Vietnam, Burma, Pakistan and the Philippines. Additionally, during one assignment, he exchanged with an officer with the Royal Australian Air Force, being the first foreigner to command a R.A.A.F. squadron; 75 Squadron flying CAC Sabres. He also commanded the 1st T.F.S. flying F-100D Super Sabres. He received the Legion of Merit for planning U.S. air operations during the invasion of the Dominican Republic in 1965 and 2 clusters plus 3 Bronze Stars while serving in Vietnam. He retired has a Colonel (O-6) in 1975. Sold with, Coonan’s medal riband bar, mounted for wear on uniform as pictured in portrait photograph, Senior pilots wings; pair of Colonels shoulder rank badges; Tactical Air Command patch. A large selection of original paperwork relating to Coonan’s service, including; flight log, service papers and some copied service papers, casualty reports etc, these housed in official Aircrew Standardization/Evaluations Records folder. Original newspaper cuttings, 2 x POW postcards from German camps; a quantity of original photographs taken throughout his career, some large including portraits in uniform wearing medal bar. Original award Certificates for Bronze star and Legion of Merit, along with the original citations to accompany the Bronze star, First Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit First Oak Leaf Cluster, Certificate of training, Air-Ground Operations School Diploma, crossing the equator certificate and Mach Busters Club certificate, the latter for exceeding the speed of sound in a U.S.A.F. F-100 Super Sabre.
A post-War Knight Bachelor, Bailiff Grand Cross of the Order of St. John group of nine awarded to Colonel Sir Cennydd G. Traherne, K.G., Royal Artillery and Corps of Royal Military Police, who was Mentioned in Despatches for his services in North-West Europe, and was later Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan 1952-85 Knight Bachelor’s Badge, 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Bailiff Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles, and breast Star, silver-gilt and enamel, lacking heraldic beasts in angles, with full sash riband and large embroidered mantle Star; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; Jubilee 1977, unnamed as issued; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial, reverse officially dated 1949, the medals mounted court-style as worn, and all housed alongside a portrait of the recipient and the recipient’s riband bar in a glazed display frame, minor enamel damage to centre of St. John Star, generally very fine and better and a rare group of medals to a Knight of the Garter (11) £1,000-£1,400 --- Provenance: Bought privately from the recipient’s estate following his death. His Garter insignia was returned to the Central Chancery by his nephew Rhodri Traherne, Colonel of the Welsh Guards. K.G. London Gazette 24 April 1970. Knight Bachelor London Gazette 13 June 1964. Order of St. John, Bailiff Grand Cross London Gazette 1 July 1991. T.D. London Gazette 20 May 1949. M.I.D. London Gazette 8 November 1945: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe.’ Sir Cennydd George Traherne was born in Cardiff on 14 December 1910, the son of Commander L. E. Traherne, R.N., and was educated at Wellington College and Brasenose College, Oxford. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 81st Field Regiment, Royal Artillery (Territorial Army) in March 1934, and was promoted Captain in 1938. He served during the Second World War with this unit, before transferring to the 102nd Provost Company, Corps of Military Police, in April 1943, and served with them post-D-Day in North-West Europe, being Mentioned in Despatches. Demobilised at the end of the War, he contested the Pontypridd seat in the 1945 General Election, but suffered the same fate as all Conservatives before and since in this seat, and instead went on to serve as Chairman of Cardiff rural district council. Appointed a Justice of the Peace and a Deputy Lieutenant for the County of Glamorgan in 1946, Traherne held various honorary appointments in the Territorial Army, being awarded his Efficiency Decoration in 1949, and was ultimately promoted to Colonel. He was Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan from 1952 to 1974 and, following the splitting of the historic county into three separate administrative units, continued as Lord Lieutenant or Mid, South, and West Glamorgan from 1974 to 1985. He was knighted for his public services in 1964, and was appointed a Knight of the Garter on St. George’s Day, 1970. Throughout his adult life he held numerous charitable posts, and was devoted to the Welsh people and their culture. He died at Coedarhydyglyn, his elegant Regency house on the outskirts of Cardiff, on 26 January 1995. Sold with various photographs of the recipient; three letters regarding the presentation of the Queen’s Award for Export Achievement to British Airways Engine Overhaul Ltd., two from the recipient on Lord Lieutenant writing paper, and one from the local M.P., the Rt. Hon. James Callaghan, on House of Commons writing paper; and copied research.
Three: Second Lieutenant K. C. Barton, 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, late Cameronians, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 7 October 1916 1914 Star (6542 Pte. K. Barton. 5/Sco: Rif.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. K. C. Barton.); Memorial Plaque (Kenneth Cyril Barton) in card envelope of issue; Memorial Scroll, ‘2/Lieut. Kenneth Cyril Barton, Royal Fusiliers’, about extremely fine (5) £400-£500 --- Kenneth Cyril Barton was born in Ahmednuggar, India, on 28 March 1895 and was educated at King’s College, Taunton. He attested for the 5th Battalion, Scottish Rifles (Territorial Force) on 14 April 1913, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 4 November 1914. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, and was killed in action on the Western Front on 7 October 1916, on which date the Battalion suffered heavy losses during an attack on Bayonet Trench, with total casualties of 9 officers and 313 other ranks killed, wounded, or missing. Barton has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Sold with a portrait photograph of the recipient and copied research.
Four: Trooper C. R. G. Hill, Royal Gloucestershire Hussars - a noted artist, the lot is accompanied by a fine photograph album and a set of portrait drawings by the recipient 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (4) £200-£300 --- Clement Richard Guy Hill was born on 5 November 1911 and attested for the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars at Tidworth on 10 July 1941. An antique and Art Dealer in civilian life, he was also a noted artist, and also kept a detailed photograph album detailing his service in North Africa. Sold together with the recipient’s Soldier’s Service and Army Book; Royal Gloucestershire Hussars cap badge; a photograph album compiled by the recipient; seven pencil portrait drawings by the recipient, of H.M. The King, David Lloyd George, Winston Churchill, President F. D. Roosevelt, General Eisenhower, and two unidentified, these all mounted in glazed display frames; a portrait photograph of the recipient housed in a glazed gilt oval frame; and copied research and other ephemera.
Follower of English School, 17th century, half portrait of Vincent Corbet wearing armour and with a white collar, inscribed lower left ' Ob AD 1656. Sir Vincent Corbet Knight and Baronet son of Sir Andrew Corbet Knight', oil on canvas, some damage, 76cm x 63.5cm with later associated frameConsigned from a local private estateSir Vincent Corbet was a prominent 17th Century Shropshire gentleman and politician. He was created the First Baronet of Moreton Corbet and Commissioner of Array for Charles I, charged with establishing a regiment of dragoons in the county. He fought for the Royalist cause during the Civil War and led local troops in Shropshire and Cheshire. Condition report: The painting is an oil on canvas, it has an associated later frame within which it is unsecure. There is a 5cm 'E' shaped tear to the lower centre, a 4cm 'L' shaped tear to the lower right and a hole centre-right edge. There is craquelure throughout and roughness/abrasions to the paint surface around the edges. There is a long stratch through the left side of the hair. A reverse dent is present to the upper right corner. The surface has dirt and surface accretions. Wear and tear to the frame- has solid joints.
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL “Gentleman in grey wig in naval officer's uniform”, portrait study, half length, oil on canvas, unsigned, 75 cm x 62 cm CONDITION REPORTS Has all over crazing and some flaking particularly to the top section of the painting and some right at the bottom. Frame has been re-gilded. Knocks, bumps, etc and some losses. Otherwise general wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for more details.
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL “Gentleman in naval uniform”, a portrait study, head and shoulders within an oval, oil on canvas, unsigned, 74 cm x 61 cm CONDITION REPORTS Sizes given are without frame. Painting has all over crazing. There are a couple of areas of touching up, predominantly on the left hand top quarter of the oval edge and a little bit to the his lapel. Otherwise has crazing throughout, particularly noticeable to his forehead. In need of a good clean. Frame is damaged in various places. See images for more details.
18TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL “Young gentleman in naval uniform with white stock”, a portrait study, head and shoulders, oil on canvas, within an oval, unsigned, 74 cm x 61 cm CONDITION REPORTS All over crazing and some areas of touching up particularly noticeable under UV light. In need of a clean. Some splash marks of some description to the bottom of the picture. Frame has losses throughout. General wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for more details.
Volumes I-V “The National Portrait Gallery of Illustrious and Eminent Personages of the 19th Century with Memoirs by William Jerdan”, published Fisher, Son & Jackson, Newgate Street, London 1830, tooled and gilded leather bound CONDITION REPORTS Leather covers are worn, particularly to the spines and corners. Pages themselves have areas of foxing and discolouration. Contain prints. Unknown if complete. 27 cm long x 19 cm wide. Pages approx 18 cm each.
A collection of pictures, to include G.S. Knox, landscape, watercolour on paper, 19cm x 38cm, various original art works, mainly watercolour on papers, engravings, a facsimile copy of Grantchester a poem by Rupert Brooke, Oriental portrait study, gouache on board, other Oriental prints, etc. (a quantity)
the silver mounted body moulded with 17th century scenes of everyday life, the domed cover engraved with a portrait of William Shakespeare, and engraved Wm Shakespeare at the age of 40, 22cm high, in an oak and glazed octagonal case, mounted with a plaque, engraved, Shakespeare Jug / Property of Mrs J. Fletcher / Gloucester / Descendant of the Immortal Bard. Accompanying this lot is a fascinating album of letters contained in an album, the tooled leather cover inscribed, TESTEMENTORY / AND OTHER PAPERS CONNECTED / WITH / SHAKESPERE’S / JUG AND CANE / THE PROPERTY OF / MRS FLETCHER / OF / GLOUCESTER. The original receipt is also included with the present lot and the receipt for making the oak case. The album is contained in an oak box with a silvered engraved plaque Condition report: The jug is in good condition, factory fault to the handle and near the top. The glue has dried out on the base and base comes apart, fading to the velvet lined interiorIt is not marked
After Bartolomeo SchedoniPortrait of a boyoil on canvas46 x 36cmFootnote: The present composition is copied from Schedoni's large-scale work The Charity of St Elizabeth of Hungary (180 x 128cm) which is in the Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, Naples.Condition report: Oil on canvas which has not been lined. The edges of the canvas are coming loose from the stretcher and have been reinforced with tape. The paint layer is in a good, stable condition overall. There are dark stains and accretions which are embedded into the paint layer in the central area. There is a thin varnish layer which is semi-matte, yellowed and no longer adequately saturating the darker paint passages. Mould has started to form across the surface.
George Richmond, RA (British, 1809-1896)Portrait of Sir John Gurney (1768-1845) seated in his studywatercolour on paper69.5 x 47.5cmProvenance:By descent from the sitter's daughter Harriet (1800-?) to the present ownerFootnote: The artist's Account Book lists a painting of Sir John Gurney on p. 6 under 1844, which was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1845 and engraved by J Posselwhite. It also records two copies on pp. 38, 40 under 1845. Sir John Gurney was a judge and barrister. He was called to the bar in 1793 and famously defended Robert Thomas Crossfield for complicity in the Popgun Plot, the 1794 conspiracy by three members of the London Corresponding Society to assassinate King George III by means of a poison dart fired from an airgun. He later prosecuted Lord Cochrane for spreading rumours of Napoleon's death to make money on the stock exchange. As a result of this case and his prosecution of the Cato Street conspirators in 1820, he was knighted and made a Baron of the Exchequer in 1832.Condition report: Framed 114 x 91cm
Attributed to George Richmond, RA (British, 1809-1896)Portrait study of Harriet Gurney (1800-?)watercolour on paper32 x 25cmProvenance:By descent from the sitter to the present ownerCondition report: 55 x 45cm (framed) There is clear discolouration throughout and visible signs of surface dirt upon the papers surface. There are some minor signs of mould. The paper is not creased and there are no visible signs of tears or repairs.
Portrait of Henry, 8th Duke of Beaufort K.G. (1824-1899), standing, full-length, a riding crop in his right hand watercolour and bodycolour with touches of gum arabic on paper25 x 16cmProvenance:Lord FitzRoy Somerset, 1st Baron Raglan (1788-1855) and by descent,Christie's, London, The Raglan Collection..., 22nd May 2014, lot 160Literature: J. Steegman, Portraits in Welsh Houses, Cardiff, 1962, vol. II, p. 129, no. 40
George Romney, RA (British, 1734-1802)A study of two seated women, a sketch for The Milner Sisterspencil and brown wash on paper28.5 x 21.5cmProvenance: Stanhope Shelton Pictures, Suffolk, where acquired by the present owner in 1979Footnote: Literature: cf. Alex Kidson, George Romney: A Complete Catalogue of His Paintings, 2015, no. 1704 This is a preparatory study for a portrait traditionally known as The Milner Sisters (sold Sotheby’s, 27th June 1973, present whereabouts unknown). The painting was once thought to depict Louisa Sarah and Henrietta Maria, two of the six daughters of Sir William Milner, 2nd Baronet (c1725-1774). There is however no evidence to support this traditional identification of the sitters since there are no studio records of the Milner sisters ever having sat to Romney. Romney executed several studies for the portrait, examples of which are in the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery in Bedford, and in the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney. We are grateful to Alex Kidson for his assistance with this catalogue entry.Condition report: 53 x 43cm (framed)There is visible discolouration throughout the paper - however, this is expected with age. There are a number of creases across the paper's surface. There are no signs of tears or water damage/ mould or foxing.
After William WebbPortrait of Joseph Gilliver (1759-1833), half-length, holding a fighting cockereloil on canvas65 x 53cmFootnote: The present painting depicts Joseph Gilliver (1759-1833), who was said to be the greatest authority on cockfighting that ever lived. Born into a well-established family of yeomen cockers in Polesworth, England, in 1759, Gilliver became master of gamecocks to Kings George III and IV. Throughout his life, he was known for his strict integrity and honesty, qualities most essential for one of his profession.The present composition is known from an engraving by Percy Roberts after W. Webb, which was published in The Sporting Magazine in 1835.Condition report: 83 x 71.5cm (framed)Oil on canvas which has been lined. The canvas tension is good and the picture is in plane. There are a few localised areas of loss and raised cracks, although the paint layer is stable overall. The varnish layer is brittle; there is abrasion around the edges caused by framing and several scuffs and scratches.
Circle of John E. Ferneley, Snr. (British, 1782-1860)Portrait of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 2nd Bt. of Brayton (1829-1906) on horseback in a landscapeoil on canvas85 x 106cmProvenance:By descent through the sitter's sister, great-grandmother of the present ownerFootnote: The landscape behind the sitter most likely depicts Brayton Hall in northern Cumbria - the ancestral seat of the Lawson family, which was destroyed by fire in 1918. In the distance beyond can be seen the Solway Firth and Criffel in Scotland rising above Kirkbean in the distance. Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 2nd Baronet (1829-1906) was an English temperance campaigner and radical, anti-imperialist Liberal Party politician who held various seats in the House of Commons between 1859 and 1906. He was born at Brayton Hall, Aspatria, Cumberland and was educated at home. His political views were largely the product of his father, Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 1st Baronet, of Brayton, and the constant stream of influential guests who visited Brayton Hall during his childhood. During his lifetime, Lawson was one of Britain's most celebrated and popular political figures. His strength of argument came from his ability to deliver the spoken word with humour, such that his precise, logical, well-balanced arguments ranked high when compared to his political contemporaries. Condition report: Framed 102.5 x 123.5cmThe painting is executed in oil on a linen canvas support which is unlined. The canvas tension is slightly slack and there are diagonal undulations at the left hand side, possibly caused by impact from the reverse. But overall the canvas is in a very good condition for its age. There are a few localised areas of flaking paint with losses but the paint layer is stable. There is a network of age cracks present. The varnish layer is matte and has a slightly chalky efflorescence across the surface. There are a few small areas of overpaint present and a few fly spots.
Portrait miniature of an officer of the 15th Hussarssigned 'by J Drummond/1823 / this size 5 Guineas' (on the reverse of the mount card)watercolour on ivory6.7 x 5.5cmFootnote: While the miniature is dated 1823, the uniform shown is of an earlier pattern as worn circa 1815. This is likely to be in commemoration of service at Waterloo, as indicated by the sitter’s Waterloo medal.Condition report: 13 x 11cm (framed)
Portrait miniature of Lieutenant Andrew Hugh Houstoun of Clerkington, half-length, wearing the uniform of the 7th Hussars, holding a fur hussar cap under his right arminscribed with the artist's name, address, and identity of the sitter (to the reverse)watercolour on ivory 12.5 x 10.5cmFootnote: Houston served with the 7th Hussars between 1826 and 1831.Condition report: 29 x 26cm (framed)
Portrait miniature of a member of the Adye family, in the uniform of an officer of the Royal Artillery, c. 1795signed 'W S Lethbridge Pinxt / no. 96 Strand / London' (to the reverse)watercolour on ivory8 x 6cmProvenance:By descent in the Adye familyCondition report: The ivory support remains flat and sits nicely against the glass. It is backed with paper which is inscribed the artist's name and address. There is some surface dirt and scuffs marks around the edges. 9 x 7cm (framed)
Portrait miniature of Lieutenant the Hon. Ferdinand Curzon in the uniform of a subaltern in the grenadier company of the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, c.1818watercolour on ivory7 x 5.5cmFootnote: The verso inscription 'the Hon de Clinton/ The 23 Reg./ April 17th. 1815' is presumably a mis-transcription of an earlier label. The Hon. Ferdinand Curzon was commissioned Lieutenant in the 53rd Foot in 1818.Condition report: 11.5 x 10cm (framed)large chip to the left side of the frame - approximately 6cm in length.
Two portrait miniatures of a lady and gentleman, she inscribed 'Brüffin/ von/ Wittgenftein/ Biraff/ Anthons/ gemahlin' (to the reverse), oil on copper, 5 x 4.5cm; and he inscribed 'Anthon / gunter / Com(t?)e (d?)ol (O?)enburg ' (to the reverse), oil on copper, 5 x 4.5cm, in enamelled blue surrounds (2)Provenance: Property of the late Michael Stennett, Suffolk
Three portrait miniatures; to include, a young gentleman wearing a blue jacket with his hair worn en queue, watercolour on ivory, unframed 6.5 x 5cm; a young lady wearing a pink dress and a lace veil, watercolour on ivory, 4.5 x 3.5cm; and another of a lady, watercolour on ivory, 3.3 x 2.7cm (3)Provenance: Property of the late Michael Stennett, Suffolk
Dutch School, 18th CenturyPortrait miniature of a gentleman, oil on copper, 13.5 x 12cm, within an apparently unmarked (probably) continental metalware frame, tests to silver, rectangular portrait aperture with scalloped and pierced inner border, 55 x 60mm, bordered by repoussé foliage and scrolls, green man mask at 6 o'clock, two putti each supporting the upper scrolled section with one hand and a shield shaped cartouche with the other, one engraved with a castle, the other with a spread eagle, 120 x 140mm, 1.6ozt (ex miniature but including the copper wire portrait retainers)
Portrait miniature of a noblewoman, half-lengthoil on copper7 x 5.5cmProvenance: Property of the late Michael Stennett, SuffolkFootnote: The sense of intimacy conveyed by the delicate placement of the sitter's hand upon her heart suggests that this particular miniature was perhaps intended for a fiancé or a lover.We are grateful to Dr Annemarie Jordan Gschwend, Senior Research Scholar at Centro de Humanidades, Zurich & Lisbon, for her assistance with this catalogue entry.
After Sir Peter LelyPortrait of King Charles II (1630-1685) in armour, standing by a columnoil on canvas laid to board24 x 20cmProvenance: Property of the late Michael Stennett, SuffolkFootnote: The present composition of King Charles II in armour is derived from a portrait type by Sir Peter Lely, datable to the mid-1670s, which is known from a mezzotint published by Alexander Browne (fl. 1660-1677) and a copy by Mary Beale, previously with Philip Mould.Condition report: 44 x 32cm (framed)Oil on canvas laid down on modern panel. Pinhole mark top centre. Paint layer appears slightly worn. Surface dirt. Surface scuffs around the edges.Horizontal line above the sitter’s head presumably from a previous stretcher bar. There appears to be an old repaired diagonal tear left of the sitter’s head.
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