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Preisdatenbank abonnieren*The Calmady Children. Sixth-plate black thermoplastic union case by Samuel Peck & Co., before 1857, housing a three-quarter length ambrotype portrait of a seated young man with tinted pink cheeks and gilt jewellery, small chip to one corner of obverse and reverse with design of bunches of grapes in an ovalBerg 1-104 (obverse) & 2-23 (reverse); Krainik 129 (obverse) & 1-84 (reverse). (1)
*Union Forever. Scarce ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., c. 1859, housing a three-quarter length tinted and gilded ambrotype portrait of a young man, together with Union Constitution, ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., circa 1859, housing a tinted and gilded ambrotype portrait of a seated young child, plus Constitution & the Laws, ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., c. 1859, housing a tinted and gilded ambrotype portrait of a young lady Berg 1-128, 1-129 & 1-131. (3)
*The Monitor at the Fort. Scarce ninth-plate brown thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., late 1850s, housing a tintype portrait of a woman with her arms folded, together with The Ship's Stern, scarce ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., c. 1859, housing a daguerreotype head and shoulders portrait of a lady with long hair and ribbons Berg 1-132 & 1-133. (2)
*Angel with Bird in Rose. Rare ninth-plate brown thermoplastic union case by Samuel Peck & Co., before 1857, housing a tinted ambrotype of a boy seated at a table, together with Angel with Flower Cornucopia, scarce ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., c. 1859, housing an ambrotype of a seated child, plus Aurora with the Genius of Light, scarce ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Samuel Peck & Co., before 1857, housing an ambrotype portrait of a seated young man Berg 1-139, 1-141, 1-142 (3)
*Angel Scattering Roses (Day, Aurora with the Genius of Light). Scarce ninth-plate brown thermoplastic union case by Samuel Peck & Co., before 1857, housing an ambrotype portrait of a seated lady, together with Church Window, ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by A.P. Critchlow & Co., before 1858, housing a tinted ambrotype of a lady with a bonnet/hood, plus Harvest Motif, ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Scovill Manfacturing Co., early 1860s, housing an ambrotype portrait of a seated young man, some flaking and damage, and Beehive, Corn & Farm Implements, ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., c. 1859, housing a daguerreotype of a lady against drapes, and Beehive, Corn & Farm Implements, ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., c. 1860, housing an ambrotype of a Lance Corporal against a landscape background Berg 1-143, 1-145, 1-146, 1-147 & 1-148R. (5)
*Catching Butterflies. Ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., c. 1861, housing an ambrotype of a woman seated with open book, images dated 1863, together with The Chess Players, ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., late 1850s, plus The Chess Players (octagonal), ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., late 1850s, housing an ambrotype portrait of a gentleman, and Moses in the Bullrushes 1, scarce ninth-plate thermoplastic union case by Littlefield, Parsons & Co., c. 1858, case empty Berg 1-158, 1-162, 1-163 & 1-169. (4)
Middle East. Large-format album of albumen prints by Pascal S‚bah, the Bonfils studio, Antonio Beato and others, depicting Egypt, the Holy Land, Istanbul, and parts of Europe, c. 1880 100 albumen prints mounted rectos and versos within gilt frames to thick card gilt-edged leaves, 23 of the images full-size (265 x 350 mm), of which 7 depict Middle Eastern subjects and 16 European (including 1 not from life), the remaining 77 measuring approximately 260 mm x 200 (or reverse), some slightly larger or smaller, all with calligraphic captions in English to mounts, 6 photographs signed 'P. S‚bah' in the negative, with catalogue numbers and captions, 2 further photographs unsigned but with S‚bah's identifiable caption in the negative, and 1 captioned on the mount 'Camels in S‚bah's yard', 6 photographs signed 'Bonfils' in the negative, with catalogue numbers and captions, and 3 unsigned but also with his catalogue number in the negative, and 12 photographs with Beato's signature in the negative, foxing and soiling to mounts, faint spotting visible in a handful of images, bound in a contemporary black half morocco album, gilt monogram to front board, oblong folio S‚bah's photographs include Cairo street scenes, a view of the Great Pyramid of Giza dn the Sphinx, Istanbul views and a portrait ('Dame turque voil‚e'); Beato's depict the antiquities at Karnak, Luxor and Philaa; Bonfils's comprise city views of Beirut and Damascus, and street scenes and architectural subjects in Jerusalem. The first 64 photographs are Middle Eastern and the remaining 36 comprise architectural subjects and objets d'art in Italy, Germany and Prague. (1)
*Morning-Day, Aurora with the Genius of Light. Very, very rare quarter-plate brown thermoplastic union case by Smiths Patent Improved Union Case, before 1857, housing an outdoor ambrotype portrait of a seated girl, the words 'Brookes & Adams Fect.' stamped on the left side of the border below and to the left of the word 'Morning', sharp edges and corners, clicks shut Berg 1-185; a variant of 1-31 above. (1)
*Ninth-plate ambrotype portrait of a girl, 1860s, tinted, in a very rare thermoplastic frame by John Smith of Birmingham, overall 11 x 9.5cm, together with a very rare thermoplastic wall frame with metal back, 1860s, holding a carte de visite of a seated lady by P. Devine, Edinburgh, frame with ornate floral design, overall 13 x 9.5cm Hannavy, Case Histories, p. 114 (both items). First item: Berg 7-122. (2)
*Half-plate ambrotype of a newly married couple, 1850s, tinted, 11 x 15cm, cream mat, decorative wooden plaster frame, overall 32 x 37cm, together with another half-plate ambrotype of a newly married couple, 1850s, 15 x 11cm, oval brown mat with gilded edge, wood and plaster frame with rounded corners and two eye hooks, overall 26.5 x 24cm Second item: Hannavy, Case Histories, page 128: 'This portrait, like many ambrotypes, is laterally reversed. Thus the new bride is showing her wedding ring on her right hand. Her husband wears a flower in his lapel. (2)
*Quarter-plate ambrotype of a seated boy against a blue background, 1860s, gilden wooden frame with chased brass mat and highly detailed printed label of the American Portrait Gallery to frame verso, overall 15 x 12.5cm The American Portrait Gallery was an itinerant organisation which set up temporary studios in British towns. (1)
*Sutcliffe (Frank Meadow, 1853-1941). Henry Freeman, Lifeboatman at Whitby, North Yorkshire, c. 1880, printed c. 1910, carbon print, half-length portrait of Freeman wearing his cork lifejacket, together with a gelatin silver print photograph of Freeman in another pose wearing the same cork lifejacket, the first signed by Sutcliffe in pencil to image lower left corner, the second initialled and numbered 259 in the negative, both with signed pencil inscriptions by Sutcliffe to versos giving negative numbers 2072 & 259, 19.5 x 15cm Henry Freeman (1835-1904) was a Whitby fisherman and lifeboatman. He was the only survivor of the Whitby Lifeboat disaster of 9 February 1861, during which a great storm wrecked more than 200 ships on the east coast. During attempts to rescue the stricken vessels the lifeboat capsized and all but one of the crew were lost. Freeman survived because he was wearing a new design of cork lifejacket. (2)
TOPICAL TIMES 1930s Excellent condition Topical Times Album with Miniature Panel Portraits of Football Stars circa 1937. 3 of the 24 portrait cards are missing but the other 21 and the album itself are in excellent condition. Also included in the Lot are 15 large Topical Times colour portrait cards and two black and white plus six Topical Times Sporting Annuals 1933-34 to 1938-39 inclusive. The six annuals are mostly in generally good condition although 34-35 has a small piece missing off the cover. Two other Topical Times items are included, "1500 Football Stars and all about them" (36 pages in good condition) and "Sporting Teasers Asked and Answered" (40 pages in generally good condition). These were both giveaways with Topical Times. Generally good
TREASURE CHEST Another of our very popular treasure chests, just one in this auction but hopefully a high quality collection. Includes book Accrington Stanley A Complete Record 1894-1962 (Breedon), Daily News Football Annual 1928-29 (tape on spine), Sunderland Cup Final Rosette 1992, Signed Boxing Menu including Chris Finnegan and Alan Rudkin, 100 page softback "Up The Avenue", booklet "The United Story In Pictures", over 20 Scottish football programmes, 1970s onwards including 1979 Cup Final, booklet, "The Happy Wanderers York City 1954-5" Cup run souvenir, 4 x Torquay 56/7 home programmes, booklet "The League History of Workington AFC", set of 16 Famous Teams In Football History 2nd Series given with Hotspur (tape marks to corners), Arsenal v Man Utd programme 1972 signed by Alf Ramsey, 17 Manchester United home programmes early 60s, Czechoslovakia v England 63, two signed Anglo--American Sporting Club menus including Ginger McCain and Brian Fletcher (trainer/jockey of Red Rum), Richard Pitman, Noel Le Mare, Emlyn Hughes, Tony Book, Mike Summerbee, Joe Mercer, England Under 23 itinerary v Hungary 1/5/68 at Goodison signed by Colin Bell to whom it belonged, Gamages Annual 1928-9 (spine taped), 3 x Answers Football Annuals 1930s, cigarette cards, set of 50 English Internationals 1980-1991 in album issued by RFU plus complete album 1995 Rugby World Cup Player Profiles from the Daily Telegraph, complete issue of Athletic News 4/2/1929, Rugby League World Cup Final programme 1992, Chelsea Wembley Souvenir booklet 1967, complete album Lipton book of England and International Football Stars 1982, 1966 World Cup Final programme (original), teams, scores completed), Crystal Palace Reserves programmes, 7 x Man Utd 74/5 home programmes + postponed home v Man City 67/8, The Story of Port Vale booklet 1950, 3 sets of Newport County accounts 1960s, handwritten letter on Aldershot FC notepaper 1934 signed by manager Angus Seed, 1950s Motor Racing programmes, itinerary Under 23s tour Summer 67, Colchester v Hereford 72/3 (first Hereford Football League game), programme UK v Europe 1955 (Windsor Park) 1968 European Cup Final programme, "Good Luck Wolves " 1945 Semi-Final Souvenir booklet, 1990 Rugby League Cup Final programme, booklet Manchester United a portrait in Old Trafford postcards, several athletics colour photographs from 2000 Sydney Olympics, 1957 Cup Final newspaper, Willie Pep boxing autograph, signed postcards photographs of Barry McGuigan, Herol Bomber Graham, and Dave "boy" McAuley, selection of tickets including World Cup[ 66 Semi-Final at Wembley, Spurs v OFK Belgrade 63, Cup Finals 87 and 95, League Cup Finals70, 78, 87, 89 and 98, plus game 48 1994 World Cup and game 59 2006 World Cup, programmes USA v England 93, World Cup Final Tournaments 82 (Spanish Edition), 98, Cup Final programmes x 10 including 62, 69, 75, 77, 81 both games, 84, 91 and 92. League Cup Finals x 8 between 70 and 82, Rugby Union World Cup Final 99, issues of The Ring x 6 between 1939 and 63 (some have split spines), several Speedway programmes including 65, 78 and 81 World Finals, Set of 50 Churchmans Association Footballers cards 1938, several boxing programmes, Aral Fussball Album 1966 World Cup (German), Chelsea single sheet programme 1911 (Household Brigade Cup ), Clapton Orient v Millwall programme 1936-7 (punch-holes), 25 x Nottingham Forest programmes (50s), 20 x Chelsea programmes all 50s inc v Spurs 50-51 four page issue, Star teams photo album early 30s, 100 Football Stars album part 2 (1930), 1968 European Championship Football programme, Malta v Wales 1979, Sliema v Swansea City 1982, Australia FA pennant , 1970 England World Cup itinerary, 5 large BDV silks Tottenham, Swansea, Cardiff, Plymouth and Aston Villa, 24 Exeter City tickets mainly 70s but also v Bristol City 63 and a couple of late 60s, 2 x 1963 Cup Final press photographs (laid down to card), , several Spurs Reserves home programmes (60s) plus 3 aways at Chelsea 81/2, 82/3 and one other plus many other items too numerous to mention. Not bad I hope you will agree and most items are in generally good condition, often better and we have tried to mention faults where notable. Fair-good
FOOTBALL PHOTOGRAPHS Two black & white postcards of the West Germany 1966 World Cup Final team lining up before the Final at Wembley issued by Foto Sportbild Schirner and 5 postcard size black & white photos including 4 team groups of Bolton 7/4/1955, Wolves Cup Finalist 1938/9 creased, Manchester City circa 1945/6 and Sheffield United 1946 plus a portrait of Norman Lockhart of Aston Villa. Generally good
North Borneo. Labuan. 1879-1904 used collection on black leaves with an impressive array of the Queen's portrait stamps and surcharges. We note SG 1 with red grid of dots cancel, but with a tear; SG 9x; SG 14 pen-cancelled, SG 15; SG 17-19, 21; SG 23 unused; SG 24 repaired at base; SG 25 thinned; SG 26; SG 34; SG 49-50; 1894 set, 1895 surcharge set, and SG 80-2; 1896 Jubilee set; 1897 set; SG 98-101; SG 111-6; SG 117-127 plus 25ct greenish blue, light bars cancel but with a shallow thin, and $1 with bars cancel; 1899 and 1904 4ct surcharge sets. Needs careful viewing as regards condition, many stamps stuck down due to poor hingeing
L W Lucas, oil on canvas, E.S.B portrait of the bay racehorse, dated 1957, 9.5ins x 11.5ins, together with a framed photographic print by Miles Bros of E.S.B Winner of the Grand National 1956 and another framed photographic print of the same horse Condition report: The oil portrait looks to be in original condition, never been touched, so is dirty
*Commemorative Medal. A brass commemorative medal Presented by ATV Network to commemorate the transmission of Edward the Seventh, April 1975, of cast brass, resembling the Coronation medal of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra by Emil Fuchs 1901, with the obverse depicting the King and Queen head & shoulder portrait in profile and surrounding caption 'Helen Ryan as Alexandra, Timothy West as Edward VII', the reverse with presentation text and date, diameter 55mm, contained in yellow cloth pouch with draw string Robert Hardy portrayed Prince Albert in the award-winning 13 hour television drama serial 'Edward the Seventh,' made by ATV, 1975 (episodes 1-4). The series was known as 'Edward the King' to the American audience. He regarded his performance as one of his best. "I thought I'd done a good job there, although I believe the Royal Family didn't like it all. There are always people who don't like what one does." (All Memories Great & Small, Oliver Crocker, 2016). For a related painting of Robert Hardy as Prince Albert please refer to lot 229. (1)
*Pocket Watch. A gold open face pocket watch by Baume & Mercier, Geneve, with silvered dial, the gold case engraved with the Hardy and Dugdale crests on a 18ct gold watch chain with T-bar and 9ct gold locket containing a photo portrait of a lady and clipped signature 'Edith' in blue paper, overall weight including movement approximately 93g, with original case Edith Jocelyn Hardy (n‚e Dugdale, 1893-1977) was Robert Hardy's mother. (1)
*Churchill (Winston S.). Silver photo frame by Kitney & Co., London, 2003, with engraved initials W.S.C., containing reproduction half-tone photograph of Winston Churchill seated in his study at Chartwell (National Trust reproduction photograph from an original by Harold David John Cole FRPS, copyright 2008), frame dimensions 30 x 25cm (12 x 10ins), together with a commemorative centenary plate, small reconstituted marble bust of Churchill, 18.5cm high (7.25ins), plus other related items including a printed canvas portrait of Churchill and watercolour portrait of Robert Hardy as Churchill in the television drama series the Wilderness Years (9)
*Hardy (Robert, 1925-2017). A collection of various award certificates presented to Robert Hardy, 1981-2012, including Broadcasting Press Guild Television Awards 1981 (presented 1982)- Best Actor: for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in "Winston Churchill - The Wilderness Years" for Southern Television; The State of Georgia Governor appointing Robert Hardy Lieutenant Colonel, Aide De Camp, Governor's Staff, 1987; Certificate of Commendation... in Recognition of ... Dedication, Commitment, and Hard Work in Advancing the Goals and Work of the International Churchill Society, San Francisco, August 18, 1990; Best Abridged Modern Fiction Awarded to Robert Hardy for Master and Commander (by Patrick O'Brian) Presented by Talking Business, 1995; BBC Television Auntie's All Time Greats Certificate for outstanding achievement in the category of Favourite Actor, 1996, all framed and glazed, plus The Blenheim Award 1987, Presented by the International Churchill Society to Robert Hardy, C.B.E. for outstanding effort in preserving the heroic memory of the Rt. Hon. Sir Winston S. Churchill, K.G., black plastic award with inset gold coloured cast metal medallion depicting portrait of Churchill (5cm diameter), award approximately 14.5cm high, together with printed certificate, framed & glazed, plus a carved pine plaque (by Frances Perry) presented by members of the Towton Battlefield Society for loyal & valued support, Palm Sunday, 2012, with hand-painted image of an archer, 22 x 19.5cm (8.75 x 7.75ins) (8)
Nicolas (Sir Harris). History of the Battle of Agincourt, and of the Expedition of Henry the Fifth into France, in 1415; to which is added, the Roll of the Men at Arms, in the English Army, 2nd edition, 1832, half-title, colour lithograph frontispiece, five lithograph plans & maps including 3 folding (3 hand-coloured, 1 printed in colours), wood engraved portrait on thin paper, occasional scattered spotting, all edges gilt, modern green full morocco gilt by Hatchards, spine & upper edge of boards slightly sunned, large 8vo, together with Monstrelet (Enguerran de), The Chronicles of Enguerrand de Monstrelet; containing an account of the cruel Civil Wars between the Houses of Orleans and Burgundy; of the possession of Paris and Normandy by the English..., translated by Thomas Johnes, volume 4 only (of 13), 1810, half-title, scattered spotting throughout, top edge gilt, modern green full morocco gilt by Hatchards, 8vo, with Hardy (Robert), Le Grand Arc, Histoire militaire et sociale des archers, Adaptation francaise de Robert Foehrle, Edit‚ par Edita Deno‰l, Lausanne, 1977, monotone and colour plates and illustrations, all edges gilt, modern green full morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, gilt embossed Hardy crest to centre of upper board, 4to, with Bacquet (G‚rard), Azincourt, G. Bacquet, 1977, colour and monotone plates and illustrations, original pictorial covers bound-in, all edges gilt, modern light brown/tan full morocco gilt by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, gilt embossed Hardy crest to centre of upper board, 4to, plus United States Congress, Sir Winston S. Churchill, Honorary Citizen of the United States of America by Act of Congress April 9, 1963, facsimile edition, Worcester, Massachusetts: Achille J. St. Onge, 1964, monotone portrait frontispiece, all edges gilt, original full red morocco (upper board faded to brown), gilt title & decorative device to upper board, 32mo in 4s (62 x 43mm) (5)
*Victoria (Queen of England, 1819-1901). Half-tone photographic portrait of Queen Victoria seated with letter in hand, 1899, signed lower left 'Victoria R. Jun 20, 1899', and signed in Urdu lower right 'Victoria Empress of India, 20 June, 1899', image 144 x 105mm, contained in later wooden frame with painted crowns & monogram within fleur de lis borders, glazed, overall dimensions 310 x 260mm (12 x 10.25ins) (1)
*Terry (Ellen, 1847-1928, actress). Sepia toned gelatine silver print photograph of Ellen Terry, half-length portrait of Ellen Terry, image 16.5 x 14cm (6.5 x 5.5ins), mount inscribed "To Gladys [Cooper]- 'For remembrance'- Oct. 1921, Ellen Terry," framed and glazed The leading actresses Dame Ellen Terry (1847-1928) and Dame Gladys Cooper (1888-1971) both appeared in the silent film 'The Bohemian Girl' (1922) along side Ivor Novello (1893-1951). Dame Gladys Cooper was the mother-in-law of both Robert Morley and Robert Hardy. (1)
*McBean (Angus, 1904-1990). Photographic portrait of John Gielgud as King Lear, and Alan Badel as the fool, Stratford, 1950, gelatine silver print photograph, signed by McBean lower left and inscribed by Gielgud 'To Bob Hardy with all good wishes for your success and happiness. In memory of our good times together - John Gielgud, - Lear, Stratford, 1950', image size 37.8 x 30cm (15 x 12ins), framed and glazed (1)
*English school. Portrait of Robert Hardy, circa 1780, half-length oil on canvas portrait of a seated gentleman in powdered wig, wearing brown coat, resting his hand on an open volume, recently professionally cleaned and also lined to verso (conservation reports included), retained manuscript caption label to verso, 75.5 x 64cm (29.75 x 25.25ins), gilt moulded frame Robert Hardy of Westmorland (1758-1788), married Jane Nicoll (1749-1826). They had a number of children including Edmund Hardy (see lot 225). Jane was 8 years older than her husband Robert, who died at the age of 30. There are two known tales which suggest a cause of death, one is a cold and the other is as a consequence of a fall from slipping on an orange skin while helping a lady into her carriage. The portrait was tracked down in Argentina by Robert Hardy (the great great grandson of the sitter) and shipped back and restored. (1)
*English school. Portrait of Edmund Hardy, circa 1810, half-length oil on canvas portrait, recently professionally cleaned and also lined to verso (conservation reports included), retained manuscript caption label to verso 76 x 63.5cm (30 x 25ins), gilt moulded frame Edmund Hardy (1785-1848) was the son of Robert Hardy (1758-1788, see lot 224) and Jane Nicoll (1749-1826). He married Grace Armitage (1801-1853), daughter of Eleanora Haistwell and Whaley Armitage. The caption label states "Edmund Hardy, Colonel Bombay Artillery, Born 4th February 1786, Died 28th March 1848, Married Grace Armitage 6th May 1823." The portrait was tracked down in Argentina by Robert Hardy (the great grandson of the sitter) and shipped back and restored. (1)
*Oldfield (R.A., 20th century). Christie in a Yorkshire Dales landscape, 1984, oil on canvas portrait of Robert Hardy's whippet 'Christie' standing within a Yorkshire Dales landscape, signed & dated lower left, 40.5 x 50.8cm (16 x 20ins), unframed Robert Hardy's whippet, called Christie appeared in a number of episodes of the television series All Creatures Great and Small. The actor Peter Davison who played Tristan Farnon referred to Christie in his recent autobiography published in 2016 "A lovely dog whose only failing was the inability to remain in the same room as Robert once he'd started acting." (1)
*Oldfield (R.A., 20th century). Troilus lying down in a garden, circa 1978, oil on board portrait of Robert Hardy's family dalmatian dog Troilus, signed Oldfield to verso, 35.3 x 45.5cm (14 x 18ins), unframed, together with Troilus, 1978, oil on canvas head & shoulders portrait of Robert Hardy's dalmatian, captioned, signed & dated lower edge, 30 x 25cm (12 x 10ins), gilt frame The name is taken from the Shakespeare tragedy Troilus and Cressida. (2)
*Portrait Prints. A miscellaneous collection of portrait photographs and prints etc., mostly 20th century, including four overpainted portrait photographs of members of the Hardy family (including Col. Edmund Hardy Bombay Artillery, John Hardy brother to Edmund, and Grace Armitage Hardy wife to Edmund), each approximately 9.5 x 7cm, contained in modern plastic frames, glazed, plus a monotone photograph reprint of Edmund Hardy (24.5 x 19cm), framed & glazed, a Vanity Fair lithograph entitled Men of the Day, No. 64 "The Tichborne Case" June 21, 1873, framed and glazed, a modern photograph of a portrait of Robert Dudley 1st Earl of Leicester attributed to Steven van der Meulen, plus others, mostly framed and glazed Robert Hardy appeared as Lord Rivers in the 1998 film 'The Tichborne Claimant' directed by David Yates. The cast also included Sir John Gielgud and Stephen Fry. Robert Hardy appeared as Robert Dudley in the 1971 six part television drama serial 'Elizabeth R' along side Glenda Jackson as Elizabeth I, for which she won two Emmy Awards. (16)
*[Sir John Gielgud, 1902-2000]. Portrait of Henry Irving (1838-1905), watercolour and pastel on board, half-length portrait, profile facing left, some discolouration, inscribed on verso 'Given to Gabrielle Enthoven by Ellen Terry', 30.5 x 23.5cm (12 x 9.25ins), framed & glazed, inscribed to Robert Hardy on the backboard 'To Bob best wishes affectionately from John Gielgud, July 1952' John Gielgud gave the young Robert Hardy one of his earliest breaks, casting him as Claudio opposite Dorothy Tutin's Hero in 'Much Ado About Nothing' at the Phoenix Theatre in 1952. Robert Hardy and John Gielgud worked together in a number of productions, including 'Inspector Morse', 'Edward the King', 'The Tichborne Claimant' and 'The Shooting Party'. Hardy spoke of Gielgud's 'beguiling humility, mixed with his marvellous arrogance', saying 'John was in a way the great good fortune of my working life', adding 'I loved him very much, and my life as an actor was always made better when he was there.' (John G, The Authorised Biography of John Gielgud, by Sheridan Morley, 2001). Provenance: Robert Hardy Collection, 18 April 2015 (lot 169). (1)
*Album. 'Scraps of Friendship' by Elizabeth Ambrose of Hagloe House, Gloucestershire, circa 1825-42, containing approximately 36 original watercolours, 18 original pencil drawings, and 90 various engravings, all mounted on 70 album leaves of differing colours, many with contemporary pencil inscriptions or captions, some signed, contemporary gilt-decorated plum full morocco, rubbed and some wear, with covers detached and backstrip deficient, 4to (30 x 24 cm, 11.75 x 9.5 ins) Attractive album compiled by Elizabeth Ambrose, presumed daughter of William Ambrose (died 1843), who married Elizabeth Thomas (died 1838) in 1810. Hagloe House is located near Blakeney in Gloucestershire in the Forest of Dean, overlooking the River Severn. Watercolours in the album include: a portrait of Miss Ambrose, another of Amy Roberts, a tulip by James Jones, an urn of flowers by A.H., dated February 1832, with 8 lines of handwritten verse, a pink rose with verse by A. Harrison, another of snowdrops, a fruit still life, several other watercolours of flowers and botanical subjects, a watercolour with pencil of a young couple gathering fruit by W. Hardwick, dated 1827, an unsigned view of the Lake District, an unsigned watercolour of a peacock, a watercolour of a girl on a stile, by E.L., dated 1828, two coastal scenes by Captain McArthur [possibly John McArthur, 1791-1862, a sketcher and naval officer who commanded the naval garrison at Port Essington (Northern Territory), Australia, from 1838, and returned to England in 1850], attractive watercolour of the Hagloe Crab (a cider apple regarded in the 18th century as second only to the stire), and a watercolour of smugglers in a cave. Drawings include: Silhouette profiles of the Ladies of Llangollen by A.H., a view of Abe Bridge, by Jno. Coleman, a pencil view of Valle Crucis, a fine miniature calligraphic design of the Lord's Prayer and Apostle's Creed, a moonlight scene of boats and windmill, a study of eggs, another of a yacht, a view of Hagloe, by A.E.E., dated August 10th, 1842, and two further pencil views of an island castle and moor on horseback, a view of Kirkstall Abbey, a landscape sketch by William Varley (1785-1858), dated 1825, presented to Miss Roberts with the artist's respects, June 8, 1825, three small views, probably of Hagloe, and a pencil study entitled The Cousins (on Turnbull's Super Fine London Board). Prints include: a colour lithograph title (published by G. Tregear), a lithographic view of Goodrich Court, published by G. Rowe, Cheltenham, lithographic view of Henbury Church, another of Cardiff Castle, four lithographic views of the River Avon, nine small lithographic views of Blaise Hamlet, a coloured engraving of Spanish peasant boys by J. Rogers after Murillo, published by J. McCormick, and another similar portrait of Napoleon by W. Nicholas after David, two colour lithographs of Indian birds, several Baxter prints, two colour lithographs of game birds, four colour lithographs of deer, etc. (1)
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